Library Specialist I - Houston, United States - Harris County

Harris County
Harris County
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Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

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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.


_ What you will do at Harris County Public Library__:_**- This position is responsible for creating and promoting Children's programs in the library, with a focus on Early Literacy and Storytime programs. Provide customer service, reader's advisory, and basic reference services. Exemplify the high standards and expectations for the library system in its daily operations and services.


Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Provide customer service, reader's advisory, and basic reference service within and beyond our walls
  • Develops and implements Early Literacy and School
  • Age programs for the community
  • Promote library services to all ages in the community
  • Collaborate with the branch team to develop, implement, and market programs in the library and community, including summer reading program, early literacy initiatives, family place, and other special events.
  • Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with local schools and community organizations
  • Develop an engaging and attractive library collection
  • Attend staff meetings, activities, and/or professional conferences and actively serve on committees
  • Other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements**:


Education & Experience:


  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • One (1) year of program experience (e.g. activities for children)
  • One (1) year of customer service experience

OR

  • Associates degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university
  • Three (3) years of program experience (e.g. activities for children)
  • One (1) year of customer service experience

OR

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
  • Five (5) years of program experience (e.g. activities for children)
  • One (1) year of customer service experience

PLUS

  • Available and reliable transportation for workrelated duties

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:


  • 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 36
  • Must use a personal mobile device for the Multifactor Authentication process

Additional Requirements:


Preferences:


Experience:


  • Experience working with children's groups _(preferred)_

Language:


  • Bilingual _(preferred)_

General Information:


Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Part-time | Regular 20 hours a week
  • Typical shifts are Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends, etc.

Salary:

- $19.53 Per Hour

  • Paid Biweekly

Work Environment & Physical Demands:


  • 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.
  • Some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending and standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:


  • Clear Lake City
  • County Freeman Branch Library Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

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__ _
    _(fulltime)__ positions:_
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Longterm disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
  • Eleven (11) Countyobserved holidays and 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 (fulltime) employment and may be available to parttime employees:_
  • Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedule (varies b
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