Librarian (Teen Librarian)

City of Richland; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The City of Richland Library is seeking an administrative librarian assistant to support community engagement and technical services. The role emphasizes teen and tween programming, serving as a liaison with the Library Board and other departments, and selecting teen/tween reference tools and materials.

Under moderate supervision, you will perform customer service tasks and ensure accurate information delivery, contributing to programming and outreach, while meeting background checks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in library science or related field
• One (1) year experience as a Librarian.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative support and customer service work for community engagement, technical services and related work under moderate supervision.
• Focus on teen and tween services and programming, liaising with the Library Board and departments.
• Selects teen/tween reference tools, literature, and materials.

Skills

Customer service

Teen services

Reference tools

Education

Bachelor's degree with coursework in library science or related field

Job description

Department

Parks & Public Facilities

Division

Library

Pay Range

$35.14 - $49.14 Hourly

Midpoint

$42.14

Starting salaries generally fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Performs administrative support and customer service work for community engagement, technical services and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Community Engagement Library Supervisor (“supervisor”).

This position has a reference focus on teen and tween services and programming. This includes advocating for teens/tweens within the library, acting as a liaison between teens/tweens and library entities such as the Library Board and library departments, selecting teen/tween reference tools, literature, and materials.

The full job description can be viewed on the City of Richland – Job Descriptions page.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in library science or related field
• One (1) year experience as a Librarian.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science degree in Library Services from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited graduate school.
• Two (2) or more years of experience as a librarian.
• Prior experience working in a public library.
• Prior experience as a reference librarian.
• Prior experience with teen/tween services and programming.

WE ARE RICHLAND

At the City of Richland, your work makes a difference every day. From maintaining essential services to enhancing our community, you’ll be part of a team that values teamwork, integrity and excellence in what we do.

With a strong sense of purpose, great benefits, and a commitment to growth, we are building a community we’re proud to serve.

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Summary of the City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):

Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about positionbenefits.

Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits

• Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
• City-paid dental and vision plans
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee’s annual salary)
• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the State of Washington’s Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual

Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position’s budgeted hours.)

Years of Continuous Service /Maximum Hours Per Month

• 0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
• 6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
• 10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
• 16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
• Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling [phone].

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