Job description
Position Description
Harris County Public Library (HCPL) - History What began in 1921 and the years following as a collection of small libraries housed in stores, post offices and private homes has grown into a system of 26 branch buildings, 2 technology service centers, and 2 partner locations offering collection/circulation services. HCPL operates branches in unincorporated parts of Harris County and cities which do not have their own library systems.
Librarian I Young Adult (Kingwood Branch) Overview:
This position is responsible for identifying and interpreting user needs; planning and implementing a variety of young adult programs to encourage library usage and to foster community relations; providing exceptional customer service, reference, readers' advisory, and maker space activities; and assisting Library patrons in the use of library services, facilities, and equipment. Exemplify the high standards and expectations for the library system in its daily operations and services.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and promote young adult program services, including summer reading, special projects and other special events
- Identify information needs in the community and plans and provides services to meet these needs
- Responsible for Maker activities
- Develop and sustain partnerships with local schools and organizations in serving young adult services customers
- Develop a highly-visible public relations program for youth services in the community
- Attends Staff meetings, activities, and/or professional conferences and actively serves on committees
- Implements knowledge of current library trends in young adult services, programs, and maker space initiatives
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of the library collection through awareness of current young adult literature
- Other duties as assigned.
- This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
- Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited university
- Consideration will be given to individuals currently pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science and will be completing the degree within the next four (4) months.
- Proof of completion of the degree will be required for permanent status in the position.
- One (1) year of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving.
- One (1) year of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educating activities for young adults
- Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university
- Two (2) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving.
- Two (2) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educating activities for young adults
- Associates degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university
- Four (4) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving.
- Four (4) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educating activities for young adults
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Six (6) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving.
- Six (6) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educating activities for young adults
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
- Ability to work well with public and staff members
- Proficient with Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- Proficient with the Internet and Office 365
- Must use personal mobile device for the Multifactor Authentication process
NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Language:
- Bilingual
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-time | Regular
- 40 hours a week. Typical shifts are Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends, etc.
- $23.28 Per Hour
- Paid Biweekly
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This job typically operates in a professional office environment.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- At times, work can be performed in an outdoor environment and possible exposure to inclement weather or various temperature changes.
- There could be exposure to dangerous or aggressive/adverse populations.
Physical Demands:
- Some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
- Kingwood Branch Library – 4400 Bens View Ln, Kingwood, TX 77339
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered
only
to employees in
regular
(full-time)
positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
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