Librarian Community Programing

Summary

Librarian Community Programing# City of Arlington## Librarian Community ProgramingApply: Library Southeast Branch: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 8, 2026 (4 days left to apply): JR101678**DEPARTMENT**Libraries **SALARY**$48,671.20 - $60,839.00 **JOB SUMMARY** Under general direction, promotes the library's presence in the community through the development of onsite and offsite programs.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* Develop, implement, and promote both onsite and offsite programming to a target audience in conjunction with professional standards and community needs.* Promote and engage the community to use library resources and services.* Provide reference and information services to the community at large.* Serve as library facility shift lead during specified times and as such, respond to issues regarding customer service, building security, cash handling, and staffing utilization.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS* Participate as part of the departmental work team in developing and recommending policies and procedures, new service programs, and/or new budget requests.* Participate in collection management and other special projects.* Select, train, assign tasks, and monitor progress of volunteers from various organizations and/or backgrounds.* On a nontypical basis, incumbent may perform other additional duties not listed in this description that are in alignment with the scope of essential job functions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required* Knowledge of principles, practices, and the operation of public libraries and knowledge of public library issues and trends* Skill in assessing community needs and translating those needs into library programs and services.* Skill in presenting information and programs to groups of all ages using different formats.* Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical and operational data.* Skill in training staff and volunteers in service and operational practices and procedures and providing performance feedback to ensure effective performance of duties.* Skill in listening well, establishing rapport with a diverse group of people quickly and easily, and in using verbal and non-verbal communication effectively.* Skill in strong interpersonal and teamwork.* Ability to work a varied schedule as necessary.* Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction or supervision, exercising discretion and independent judgment, and to cope with a rapid work pace.* Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to, seeing, walking, standing, sorting, carrying, filing, and writing.Qualifying Education and Experience* Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science from an ALA accredited program.Employment Screenings Required* Criminal Background Check* Drug & Alcohol TestingCity of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Librarian Community Programing# City of Arlington## Librarian Community ProgramingApply: Library Southeast Branch: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 8, 2026 (4 days left to apply): JR101678**DEPARTMENT**Libraries **SALARY**$48,671.20 - $60,839.00 **JOB SUMMARY** Under general direction, promotes the library's presence in the community through the development of onsite and offsite programs.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* Develop, implement, and promote both onsite and offsite programming to a target audience in conjunction with professional standards and community needs.* Promote and engage the community to use library resources and services.* Provide reference and information services to the community at large.* Serve as library facility shift lead during specified times and as such, respond to issues regarding customer service, building security, cash handling, and staffing utilization.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS* Participate as part of the departmental work team in developing and recommending policies and procedures, new service programs, and/or new budget requests.* Participate in collection management and other special projects.* Select, train, assign tasks, and monitor progress of volunteers from various organizations and/or backgrounds.* On a nontypical basis, incumbent may perform other additional duties not listed in this description that are in alignment with the scope of essential job functions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required* Knowledge of principles, practices, and the operation of public libraries and knowledge of public library issues and trends* Skill in assessing community needs and translating those needs into library programs and services.* Skill in presenting information and programs to groups of all ages using different formats.* Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical and operational data.* Skill in training staff and volunteers in service and operational practices and procedures and providing performance feedback to ensure effective performance of duties.* Skill in listening well, establishing rapport with a diverse group of people quickly and easily, and in using verbal and non-verbal communication effectively.* Skill in strong interpersonal and teamwork.* Ability to work a varied schedule as necessary.* Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction or supervision, exercising discretion and independent judgment, and to cope with a rapid work pace.* Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to, seeing, walking, standing, sorting, carrying, filing, and writing.Qualifying Education and Experience* Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science from an ALA accredited program.Employment Screenings Required* Criminal Background Check* Drug & Alcohol TestingCity of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr