Programming & Outreach Librarian

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Spending Account

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

401k with employer contribution

Job summary

Victor Farmington Library in Victor, NY is seeking a full-time Programming and Outreach Librarian to expand our programming and outreach capabilities and work with Youth Services and Community Services Librarians. Responsibilities include developing and delivering engaging programs for all ages, assisting with a summer reading initiative, and providing outreach at schools, senior facilities, daycares, and community events.

The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS required; candidates enrolled in MLS/MLIS considered
• Knowledge of library services
• Flexibility in schedule including days, evenings, weekends
• Excellent written and verbal communication; customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and facilitates engaging educational and cultural events for all ages
• Assists in developing a summer reading program and teen/tween programs
• Provides outreach services in community settings
• Represents the library with professionalism and embraces innovation
• Contributes to community needs assessment and outreach promotion
• Collaborates with community organizations to enhance programming
• Attends trainings and continuing education opportunities

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Technology skills

Flexibility

Patron interaction

Education

MLS/MLIS

Job description

Position Title: Programming and Outreach Librarian

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Victor Farmington Library in Victor, NY is seeking a full-time Programming and Outreach Librarian to help us expand our programming and outreach capabilities. The Victor Farmington Library serves the same geographic area as the Victor School District and is one of the highest circulating libraries in the OWWL Library System. This position works closely with the Youth Services and Community Services Librarians and reports to the Director.

Job Duties

• Develops, implements, and facilitates engaging educational, and cultural events for all ages, including but not limited to, story times, craft programs, teen and adult programs and technology assistance
• Assists in developing a summer reading program, including a reading challenge for all ages and programs & events for teens and tweens.
• Represents the library by providing outreach services in a variety of community settings, including but not limited to, senior living facilities, daycares, schools, and community events
• Anticipates trends that will impact libraries and embraces innovation and experimentation
• Conducts ongoing assessment of community needs in all programming areas
• Designs and distributes flyers, calendars, newsletter content, and social media posts to promote and advertise library services
• Limited collection development and maintenance including readers advisory
• Collaborates and partners with community organizations to enhance programming
• Attends appropriate meetings, trainings, and continuing education opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science
  • Applicants currently enrolled in an MLS or MLIS program will be considered
• Knowledge of library services
• Flexibility in schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work independently and represent the library as a professional at all times
• Ability to work well with patrons of all ages, especially with youth
• Strong technology skills including comfort with computers, smartphones, and other devices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a customer service role
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a library
• Exhibits enthusiasm, creativity, resourcefulness, adaptability, and motivation to learn and grow
• Comfortable and enthusiastic in working with children
• Ability and desire to work well with the public and as a cooperative member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks independently, show initiative to take on new tasks, and meet established deadlines
• Ability to balance multiple tasks associated with the day-to-day services of the library

Physical Demands

• Physical ability to lift and
• Must be able to stand for long periods of
• Routinely lift library materials weighing up to 40
• Push and steer a fully loaded book
• Starting range: $47,000 - $50,000 annually
• Health insurance benefits
• Library funded Health Spending Account
• Paid sick time, Paid time off, paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional 401k enrollment with 5% employer contribution

Hours

• 5 hours per week, including regularly scheduled morning and evening shifts
• Flexible hours based on library needs

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

The library is an equal opportunity employer, which complies with state and federal fair employment laws and regulations. The library does not discriminate in recruitment, training, promotion, or other terms of employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, and military

service.