Library Assistant II - Outreach Services

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Chesapeake Public Library ( CPL ) is seeking a personable, customer-focused Part-Time Library Assistant II for Outreach Services to connect with the community and deliver library programs outside the building. You will promote literacy, provide readers advisory, and help with digital literacy in a self-paced, people-first environment.

Join a team that values relationships, creativity, and community, with varied day/evening/weekend hours and opportunities to work at different sites across

Qualifications

• Requires one year of college in liberal arts or library science or any equivalent combination of education and customer service experience.
• Minimum of six months related, full-time equivalent library or customer service experience; six months’ public library experience preferred.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
• Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging off-site services and programs to children, teens, and adults with visits to daycares, schools, senior facilities, neighborhoods, and community sites.
• Explain and assist with library services, readers advisory, and aid in digital literacy skills to adults of all ages and abilities through encouragement and patience.
• Provide story times and craft kits, STEM / STEAM activities, create displays, and promotional materials.
• Verbally communicate library services, programs and events.
• Maintain outreach equipment, supplies, and library collection.
• Provide circulation assistance with shelving, updating patron information and library cards, placing holds, discards, and donations.
• Regularly drive the city and library fleet, which includes reserving vehicles, transporting library materials, and tracking and maintaining vehicle operations.
• Setup outreach events, including tents, tables, lawn games, and library resources.
• Meet frequent physical demands of the position, including but not limited to lifting, kneeling, bending, and using ladders.
• Mentor and instruct library volunteers to provide community outreaches.
• Work at an assigned library branch when needed.
• Prepare reports and records.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Education

One year of college in liberal arts or library science or equivalent

Job description

Library Assistant II - Outreach Services

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Library Assistant II - Outreach Services

Job Type

Part Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM

Division

LIBRARIES ADMIN

Requisition Number

2026304

Number of hours worked per week

25 hours

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Varies
Includes day, evening, and weekend hours.
May also include after-hours special programming.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE02

Advertised Salary

Starting Rate: $17.51

• Actual starting rate depends on education and relevant experience.

Job Description

Are you passionate about connecting with your community and creating meaningful experiences? Chesapeake Public Library ( CPL ) is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual to join our team as a Part-Time Library Assistant II in Outreach Services.

At CPL , we believe in making room at the table for everyone, creating vibrant hubs inside and outside our buildings that are full of energy and opportunity. The Outreach team delivers on our mission to educate, empower, and connect our community through services to children, teens, and adults. If you’re ready to make a difference, grow your skills, and be part of a library system that values relationships, creativity, and community — we’d love to meet you.

What We’re Looking For:

Outgoing, engaging, and ready to dive into self-paced, people-first environment.

A natural communicator with excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Resourceful, dependable, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks; taking initiative to identify and complete essential, operational tasks.

A team player who also thrives working independently.

Excited about promoting literacy, sharing technology, and delivering innovative programs that inspire and educate.

In This Role, You’ll:

Work closely with a supportive and passionate team.

Help bring library services directly into the community.

Engage with people of all ages through creative programming and outreach events.

Represent CPL with positivity and professionalism as you build relationships with peers, partners, and patrons alike.

Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver engaging off-site services and programs to children, teens, and adults with visits to daycares, schools, senior facilities, neighborhoods, and community sites.
• Explain and assist with library services, readers advisory, and aid in digital literacy skills to adults of all ages and abilities through encouragement and patience.
• Provide story times and craft kits, STEM / STEAM activities, create displays, and promotional materials.
• Verbally communicate library services, programs and events.
• Maintain outreach equipment, supplies, and library collection.
• Provide circulation assistance with shelving, updating patron information and library cards, placing holds, discards, and donations.
• Regularly drive the city and library fleet, which includes reserving vehicles, transporting library materials, and tracking and maintaining vehicle operations.
• Setup outreach events, including tents, tables, lawn games, and library resources.
• Meet frequent physical demands of the position, including but not limited to lifting, kneeling, bending, and using ladders.
• Mentor and instruct library volunteers to provide community outreaches.
• Work at an assigned library branch when needed.
• Prepare reports and records.

The weekly schedule is varied and includes day, evening and weekend hours and may also include after-hours programming.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires one year of college in liberal arts or library science or any equivalent combination of education and customer service experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months related, full-time equivalent library or customer service experience. Six months’ public library experience preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Six months of public library experience is preferred but another library, youth development, or STEM / STEAM experience will be considered.

Experience or interest in developing programs and activities for children, tweens, and teens.

Experience or interest in developing activities connecting with our aging population.

Job Open Date

09/17/2026

Job Close Date

09/24/2026

Open Continuous No

No

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Walking

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Reaching

Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling

Handling Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling

Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Twisting

Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Climbing

Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing

Balancing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Automated Material Handling ( AMH ) equipment, automatic book drop, E-release printing, copier, scanner, computer, self-checkout stations, cash register, debit/credit card machine, telephone, fax machine, mobile devices (eReaders, tablets), studio equipment (Cricut, 3D printer, Glowforge) and related software, HoldIt locker, pay station, Outreach hybrid vehicles and related equipment/mechanics, calculator, barcode reader, stepstools, variety of library materials.

Protective Equipment Required

Seat belt restraints required in vehicles.

Health and Safety

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards D = Daily