City of Tigard is hiring : Bilingual (English / Spanish) Youth Services Librarian i

Tigard Public Library is seeking our next Bilingual (Spanish / English) Youth Services Librarian to be a primary connection for providing library services to Tigard’s Spanish speaking youth and families! This position provides direct customer service both at the library and out in the community; collaborates with colleagues to develop and deliver culturally relevant and sustaining programs for youth of all ages; manages several library collections with an emphasis on Spanish language materials for youth; and serves on the City of Tigard’s internal translations team.

The ideal person in this position enjoys working with the public and is passionate about providing services to Spanish speaking youth and families where they are in the community. The ideal candidate approaches their work with curiosity, continuously grows their professional knowledge, and adapts to change with a positive outlook. They thrive on variety and are equally comfortable helping a new reader find just the right book as they are helping a job seeker reformat a resume.

• Builds and maintains relationships with local schools and community organizations, particularly those that serve Tigard’s youth and Spanish speaking communities.
• Develops, promotes, presents, and evaluates developmentally appropriate library activities and events for youth and families (including storytimes) with a focus on meeting the interests and needs of Tigard’s Spanish speaking communities.
• Creates a welcoming experience for all library users by providing excellent customer service through reference, readers advisory, and technology support.
• Builds, maintains, and highlights diverse and inclusive collections of library materials.
• Supports strategic library projects and initiatives by working collaboratively with library teammates.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform the essential functions of the position, may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Required Qualifications :

Union Representation :

SEIU

Schedule :

This position is 40 hours per week (1 FTE) and requires regular evening and weekend shifts. Expected work schedule is Tuesday‑Saturday, with a Tuesday evening shift.

How to apply :

Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time / date.

IMPORTANT :

In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicant’s work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.

ATTENTION VETERANS :

To receive veteran’s preference, please upload your DD214 / Separation documentation.

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