Position Summary

This full-time position is responsible for the Library Associate 3 role in a five-library system, with a cross-trained, system-wide team approach for delivering library services and programs to the community. The Library Associate 3 role is the senior role in the Library Associate job family, and may supervise junior Library Associates and/or library volunteers, and/or facilitate library programs/outreach events.

Hiring Library Locations:

• Bushnell Public Library
• E.C. Rowell Public Library
• Panasoffkee Community Library
• Villages Public Library at Belvedere
• Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza

Job Status: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Requirements

Your Impact

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

• Lead, demonstrate, and provide excellent customer service through welcoming customers with a warm smile and a sincere greeting.
• Consistently provide excellent library customer service including (but not limited to) lending resources, providing information upon request, skillfully equipping customers and team members with library information.
• Proactively educate and train customers and team members in an automated and technological environment.

Your Qualifications

• Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be able to work a schedule that may include a combination of days, evenings, and Saturdays
• Must have strong customer service skills and ability to work well with diverse populations
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Must have reliable transportation
• Utilizing considerable sound judgment, discretion and initiative in developing solutions
• Must possess advanced proficiency using app-based devices, computers, printers, Microsoft Office Suite, and office equipment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently move from place to place within the location, file and retrieve books and other items on high/low shelves, lift, push/pull, hold/carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds (heavy boxes, books, and equipment), work in confined spaces, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and climb.
• Must be to to sit for long periods and to maintain focus on projects.

The above position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The position description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Benefits

Medical, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance