Librarian

About the role

Are you ready to take on a diverse and exciting range of responsibilities? We're seeking an energetic Librarian to provide the highest level of customer service. Join us and use your passion for public service to connect with your community!

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, is customer-focused, appreciates and respects others, demonstrates teamwork and collaboration, values continuous learning, and is supportive of change.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present library programming and conduct group tours, school visits, and community outreach
• Provide reference and reader advisory services and respond to customer concerns in person, on the telephone, and online
• Facilitate public reading programs and initiatives, and compile and report library statistics
• Evaluate and cull the collection and serve as a local liaison to the central selectors for library materials
• Oversee advisory groups, coordinate volunteer assignments, and serve in a lead role as appropriate
• Create and maintain book displays, create posters, bibliographies, bookmarks, bulletin boards, games, and promotional displays
• Instruct library patrons on the use of PCs, the online catalog, various databases, and the Internet
• Serve on standing and/or ad hoc committees

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school OR Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in library science from an ALA accredited school and are within one month of your anticipated graduation date
• To be considered, you must include your anticipated graduation date in the education section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. If selected, evidence of degree completion is required prior to hire.
• Experience creating and facilitating programs for adults in a public library setting

Qualifications

• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and requires walking/standing to a significant degree

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Customer focus
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Continuous learning
• Supportive of change

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 - $77,500 annually
Full Pay Range: $60,000 - $95,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Schedule

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.