Lsslibraries is hiring : Librarian 1 – Education and Outreach in Redding

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Librarian 1 is an entry-level professional role for someone ready to bring energy, creativity, and community spirit to the library. Working with the Library Management Team and community partners, you’ll develop and deliver engaging programs, friendly services, and user-focused resources for all ages.

This generalist position supports programs and services for a variety of ages, including storytime, teen events, and adult programs, and community outreach events. You’ll help curate collections, support digital literacy, and ensure the library remains a welcoming, inclusive space.

If you’re adaptable, enthusiastic, and passionate about connecting people with ideas, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Hours Per Week : 40

Hourly Rate $27.00

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

The Librarian 1 plays a key role in creating an engaging, inclusive, and well-organized library experience for the community. This position combines program leadership, public service, and behind-the-scenes operations, ensuring the library remains a vibrant hub for learning, connection, and discovery.

In this role, you will :

• Plan and lead programs for all ages, from preschool storytimes and teen activities to adult learning sessions and community events.
• Bring the library into the community through outreach visits, partnerships, and events that connect people with resources and opportunities.
• Assist patrons one-on-one with research, reader’s advisory, and technology help.
• Manage the library collection by assisting with selecting, evaluating, and organizing materials.
• Contribute to library leadership by serving on committees, occasionally chairing them, and supervising Library Associates, including training, evaluating, and approving timesheets.
• Use data to evaluate library services and inform the creation of relevant, high interest services that are responsive to community priorities.
• Support daily operations such as opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and maintaining an orderly, accessible environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and success of the library.

The ideal candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about serving the public, with a talent for balancing big-picture projects with day-to-day service needs.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and / or work experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

BENEFITS

EEO STATEMENT

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in 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.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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