Outreach Library Assistant II — Community Programs

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

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