Bilingual Library Specialist — Community Hub Advocate

Library Jobline; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Long-term and Short-term disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Time Off Programs (vacation, holidays,

Job summary

Davies Library, part of Arapahoe Libraries, seeks a full-time Library Specialist to welcome visitors and connect families and youth with resources, programs, and technology in Deer Trail. You will build relationships with patrons in a rural community, collaborate with school partners, and support after-school activities while maintaining a safe, inclusive space.

Responsibilities include assisting patrons, managing materials, and staying current on library trends.

Qualifications

• One year of customer service, library, or education or teaching experience.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Basic technology skills for Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to work with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist library visitors with accounts, resources, programs, and events.
• Provide basic reference and advisory services to help patrons access collections.
• Support a welcoming environment by setting expectations for library use and de-escalating concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Youth/teens experience

Spanish (preferred)

Community engagement

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Davies Library, part of Arapahoe Libraries, seeks a full-time Library Specialist to welcome visitors and connect families and youth with resources, programs, and technology in Deer Trail. You will build relationships with patrons in a rural community, collaborate with school partners, and support after-school activities while maintaining a safe, inclusive space.

Responsibilities include assisting patrons, managing materials, and staying current on library trends.