Community Outreach and Partnership Associate

Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library is seeking a part-time Community Outreach and Partnership Associate to deliver public services for the Bookmobile and Outreach Services. The role includes clerical duties and requires interaction with library patrons in community settings.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with strong communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to operate a library vehicle and drive to outreach sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with circulation and patron services for Bookmobile and outreach programs.
• Plan and conduct library programs for all ages at various locations.
• Drive library vehicle to designated locations according to schedule.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public outreach

Program planning

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title:

Community Outreach and Partnership Associate

Department:

Community Outreach and Partnerships

Pay Grade: 4

Supervises: None

Reports to: Head of Community Outreach and Partnership Associate

Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Head of Community Outreach and Partnerships, the
Community Outreach and Partnerships Associate is responsible for delivering public services for
the Bookmobile and Outreach Services while also performing associated clerical duties.

This is a part-time, 20-hour-a-week position, starting at a pay rate of $17.76 per hour, that includes vacation pay, and sick, emergency and bereavement leave.

The position remains open until filled.

Duties and Responsibilities

This list is illustrative, but not exhaustive for this position.

• Checks materials in and out and other tasks associated with circulation of materials
• Conducts programming for all ages
• Drives library vehicle and bookmobile to designated locations according to schedule
• Gathers requested library materials and/or assists patrons in reserving library materials
• Maintains the bookmobile- including cleaning the vehicle's interior and exterior, reporting mechanical problems to supervisor, and taking vehicle in for repairs as needed
• Maintains department files, statistics, and records, as assigned
• Performs clerical duties
• Provides general information services to patrons in a variety of formats
• Responsible for continuous professional development through attendance at meetings, conferences, in-service training sessions and committee assignments
• Serves as representative of the library in the local community
• Shelves library materials
• Provides Readers Advisory services
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form
• Drive a non-CDL library vehicle
• General knowledge of popular books and authors
• Interact and communicate appropriately with all patrons and staff
• Present a positive, professional image to the public
• Provide programs and services to all ages on a consistent basis
• Work with frequent interruptions

Working Conditions and Physical Requirement

• This job operates in a professional environment with exposure to central climate control, overhead lighting, and low-to-moderate noise levels. Work may also be performed on vehicles (e.g., bookmobiles, library-owned cars/trucks) to help operate mobile and outreach services. Work on bookmobiles is done in close quarters that, at times, may be in motion as teams travel from stop to stop. Work will be performed at community outreach sites, outdoors and in inclement weather. Mobile services work is performed year-round in vehicles furnished with heat and air conditioning.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly interacting with the public. The employee is required to speak and hear, sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands and fingers to perform repetitive motions, climb ladders to reach high shelves, squat to reach low shelves, reach for materials at various angles and locations, and to lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds. It requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computers.
• Some travel by personal automobile for off-site meetings in various settings may occur. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Working hours vary based on community service event schedules and when the Library is open to the public. Includes evenings and weekends.
• Willing to maintain a clean driving record and report driving incidents to employer.