Branch Library Lead & Community Programs Catalyst

Humboldt County; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt County Public Library invites applications for Senior Library Assistant - Branch Coordinator. This position provides supervision and direction for Trinidad, Arcata, and Blue Lake branch staff, and offers frontline patron services at the circulation desk.

You will work with databases, assist with program planning, and participate in budget input and volunteer coordination. The role requires one year of paraprofessional library experience, a CA driver's license, and willingness to work

Qualifications

• One year paraprofessional library experience providing direct patron services.
• Knowledge of library operations and customer service standards.
• Familiarity with circulation policies and materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, directs and reviews work of branch staff and volunteers.
• Provides checkout, return, registration and circulation services.
• Uses library databases and updates records; maintains cash drawers and receipts.
• Supports community programs and materials organization.

Skills

Supervisory principles

Public library services

Bibliographic knowledge

Public desk etiquette

Business arithmetic

Office equipment operation

Customer service

Education

Paraprofessional library experience (1 year)

Tools

Library databases

Cash handling

Circulation desk software

Job description

Humboldt County Public Library invites applications for Senior Library Assistant - Branch Coordinator. This position provides supervision and direction for Trinidad, Arcata, and Blue Lake branch staff, and offers frontline patron services at the circulation desk.

You will work with databases, assist with program planning, and participate in budget input and volunteer coordination. The role requires one year of paraprofessional library experience, a CA driver's license, and willingness to work