Senior Library Programs & Outreach Lead

Library Systems & Services, LLC.; Garden City (KS); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, and

Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

The Library Associate 3 role is the senior role in the Library Associate job family. The primary responsibility is to plan and facilitate library programs and/or volunteer coordination. A portion of this role will also be working at the circulation desk, providing excellent customer service, handling and overseeing the opening of accounts, placing holds, processing interlibrary loans, handling fines, processing lost materials and problem-solving patron accounts.

Hours worked per week: 40

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Library experience preferred.
• Proficiency with library systems and databases.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Multilingual speaking is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) desired.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and promote programming activities in collaboration with librarians and library management.
• Plan and promote programs for young children and assist with large events.
• Participate in off-site outreach services (Daycares, StoryWalk, Schools).
• Provide customer service at the circulation desk and assist patrons with accounts, holds, fines, and returns.
• Assist with coordinating volunteers, assigning duties, and providing training.

Skills

Library systems

Databases

MS Office

Customer service

Multilingual

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Library Associate 3 role is the senior role in the Library Associate job family. The primary responsibility is to plan and facilitate library programs and/or volunteer coordination. A portion of this role will also be working at the circulation desk, providing excellent customer service, handling and overseeing the opening of accounts, placing holds, processing interlibrary loans, handling fines, processing lost materials and problem-solving patron accounts.

Hours worked per week: 40