Part-Time Patron Experience Associate - Jefferson County Public Library

Jefferson County; Edgewater (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance.

Medical insurance.

Vision insurance.

Paid time off and holidays.

Retirement matching.

Wellness programs.

Tuition reimbursement.

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Library is seeking a dynamic, customer-focused Patron Experience Associate at our Edgewater Library to provide frontline library service to the diverse and growing residents of Jefferson County and beyond.

You will help people find information from discovering reads to learning how to download e-books or locate job search resources, aiming to create an inviting atmosphere and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Required - Minimum one year of relevant experience.
• Preferred - Customer service experience.
• Preferred - Public Library Experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides information, referrals and reader's advisory assistance to patrons in person, by phone, mail and via electronic means.
• Locates materials using manual and electronic databases in JCPL, other Library systems and/or other sources.
• Refers patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information.
• Advises patrons about on-line searching.
• Uses high-level customer service skills to determine patron needs.
• Creates a positive inviting atmosphere for all patrons.
• Addresses and resolves complaints from patrons or forwards to appropriate staff as necessary.
• Promotes and presents programs, classes, workshops both in the Library and off site.
• Advises and instructs Library patrons in using equipment necessary to access Library resources.
• May present programming training or classes to the public, both on or off site.
• Provides quality programs presented in their area of specialty, including off-site locations.
• Conducts Library tours and community outreach.
• Participates with others in cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Under supervision, assists in the development and maintenance of instructional tools, databases and reader's advisory materials.
• Routinely provides direct customer service.
• Assists with evaluating and maintaining the existing collection through recommendations and weeding of materials.
• Suggests program needs.
• Participates in the responsibility for the general appearance and safety of the division and Library as a whole.
• Assists with collection development and maintenance.
• Ensures access to all materials both physical and virtual.
• May create content for the web or social media.
• Participates in the design and creation of displays, bulletin boards, signs, posters, informational/directional aids and special exhibits.
• Keeps current on Library policies and procedures relevant to the location and/or Library as a whole.
• Monitors adherence to policies and procedures and/or communicates policies to patrons as necessary.
• Stays current on new trends and technologies.
• May collect, tabulate, maintain data and prepare standardized reports.
• May assist in coordinating the work and schedules of ancillary staff and volunteers.
• May assume responsibility for the operation of the Library in absence of the Public Services Manager and/or Person in Charge.
• Takes appropriate action for disturbances and other emergencies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Jefferson County Public Library is seeking a dynamic, customer-focused Patron Experience Associate at our Edgewater Library to provide frontline library service to the diverse and growing residents of Jefferson County and beyond.

In this role, you will help people find the information they need, from discovering their next read to learning how to download e-books or locate job search resources.

If you are passionate about providing outstanding customer service, serving your community, and are ready to contribute to the Library's success, this may be the job for you!

Hiring Range: $23.39 - $29.24 per hour.

Part-time position is fully eligible for benefits.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20.

Location: JCPL Edgewater Library.

Union: This union position is represented by AFSCME. Employees hired in this role are part of the bargaining unit and are eligible for union membership under the collective bargaining agreement.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Provides information, referrals and reader's advisory assistance to patrons in person, by phone, mail and via electronic means.
• Locates materials using manual and electronic databases in JCPL, other Library systems and/or other sources.
• Refers patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information as necessary.
• Advises patrons about on-line searching.
• Uses high-level customer service skills to determine patron needs.
• Creates a positive inviting atmosphere for all patrons.
• Addresses and resolves complaints from patrons or forwards to appropriate staff as necessary.
• Promotes and presents programs, classes, workshops both in the Library and off site.
• Advises and instructs Library patrons in using equipment necessary to access Library resources.
• May present programming training or classes to the public, both on or off site.
• Provides quality programs presented in their area of specialty, including off-site locations.
• Conducts Library tours and community outreach.

CORE LIBRARY SERVICES:

• Participates with others in cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Under supervision, assists in the development and maintenance of instructional tools, databases and reader's advisory materials.
• Routinely provides direct customer service.
• Assists with evaluating and maintaining the existing collection through recommendations and weeding of materials.
• Suggests program needs.

OPERATIONAL ORGANIZATION:

• Participates in the responsibility for the general appearance and safety of the division and Library as a whole.
• Assists with collection development and maintenance.
• Ensures access to all materials both physical and virtual.
• May create content for the web or social media.
• Participates in the design and creation of displays, bulletin boards, signs, posters, informational/directional aids and special exhibits.
• Keeps current on Library policies and procedures relevant to the location and/or Library as a whole.
• Monitors adherence to policies and procedures and/or communicates policies to patrons as necessary.
• Stays current on new trends and technologies.
• May collect, tabulate, maintain data and prepare standardized reports.

OVERSIGHT:

• May assist in coordinating the work and schedules of ancillary staff and volunteers.
• May assume responsibility for the operation of the Library in absence of the Public Services Manager and/or Person in Charge.
• Takes appropriate action for disturbances and other emergencies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required - Minimum one year of relevant experience.
• Preferred - Customer service experience.
• Preferred - Public Library Experience.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree.
• Certifications: Languages: Category: Library Services.

BENEFITS:

• Dental insurance.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to apply, as we believe a diverse workforce is critical to fostering success and achieving our goals.

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.