Mobile Library Outreach Coordinator

Forsyth County (NC); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County (NC) seeks a Library Outreach Coordinator to develop and promote library services across Forsyth County. The role emphasizes community engagement, program planning, and collaboration with partners, while operating county bookmobiles and supporting library services across locations.

The position requires a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, and driving of large vehicle operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED; two years library experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Must pass criminal history background check as per NC SBI requirements.
• Ability to operate large vehicles like a bookmobile.

Responsibilities

• Circulate materials to library customers from the mobile library or bookmobiles and manage designated collections.
• Plan and facilitate library programs and services for all ages; assist with displays and marketing of the collection.
• Process library cards, handle material processing, holds, and check-ins/outs; provide branch support for public service desk.
• Maintain and report maintenance needs of bookmobiles and county vehicles to the Outreach Services and Bookmobile Supervisor.
• Engage with diverse community groups; develop and maintain outreach relationships and collaborations.
• Schedule, plan, and assess library programming at outreach sites and in the community.
• Operate bookmobile and prepare it for site visits; promote library services during outreach.

Skills

Book collection knowledge

Library policies

Library information resources

Community engagement

Intergenerational relations

Program planning

Public service promotion

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forsyth County (NC) seeks a Library Outreach Coordinator to develop and promote library services across Forsyth County. The role emphasizes community engagement, program planning, and collaboration with partners, while operating county bookmobiles and supporting library services across locations.

The position requires a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, and driving of large vehicle operations.