Harris County Hiring for Children’s Program Librarian at Baytown, TX Full Time

Harris County Public Library – Evelyn Meador Branch Library

This position is responsible for identifying and interpreting user needs; planning and implementing a variety of children’s programs to encourage library usage and to foster community relations; providing exceptional customer service, reference, and readers’ advisory; and assisting Library patrons in the use of library services, facilities, and equipment. Leads Digital Media Lab and Family Place. Exemplify the high standards and expectations for the library system in its daily operations and services.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and promote children’s services and programs, including summer reading and other special events

Identify information needs in the community and plan and provide services to meet these needs

Responsible for Digital Media Lab Family Place activities

Provides reader’s advisory and reference services

Develop a highly-visible public relations program for children’s services in the community

Develop an engaging and attractive children’s library collection through awareness of current children’s literature

Attend staff meetings, activities, and/or professional conferences, and actively serve on committees

Implement knowledge of current trends in children’s services and programs

Other duties as assigned

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 [email protected]

Requirements

Education & Experience

Masters of Library Science from an accredited college or university

At least (1) one year of Customer Service experience

At least (1) one year working directly with Children

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 365

Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

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

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

Bilingual in Spanish

General Information

Location:
Evelyn Meador Branch Library

2400 North Meyer Avenue

Hours:
Full-Time; 40 hours a week.

Typical shifts are Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends, etc.

Salary:
$21.86 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.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITSHarris 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 PlanThe 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) 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