Library Assistant III

Description

THE POSITION

The Town of Prescott Valley is seeking a Library Assistant III to join the Youth Department. This position plays a key role in delivering outstanding customer service, supporting daily library operations, and developing creative, engaging programs for tweens (ages 9–12). The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, team-oriented, and passionate about working with youth in a collaborative, community-focused environment.

If you have a desire to serve the community, we encourage you to apply.

Examples of Duties

IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL:

• Provide high-quality customer service and reader's advisory for children, caregivers, and educators, with special attention to the needs and interests of tweens (ages 9–12). Connect patrons with appropriate materials, resources, and technologies to support literacy and learning.

• Assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating engaging programs, activities, and events tailored to the tween age group, while also supporting broader children's and family programs. Foster a welcoming environment that inspires curiosity, exploration, and participation.

• Assists in promoting library programs through engaging and timely social media content, in alignment with the Town's communication policies. Assists in creating visually appealing displays that showcase library collections, programs, and seasonal themes.

• Provide support at public service desks, handle questions, concerns, and challenges with empathy and professionalism. Resolve escalated service issues or refer to higher-level staff as appropriate.

• Assist with planning, organizing, and executing special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance library service delivery. Participate in cross-departmental activities and foster collaborative team relationships.

Typical Qualification

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a public library. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the job.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.

Compensation:

The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a no-cost to individual health insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.

The expected hiring range is $23.22 - $24.38

The full salary range is $23.22 - $32.51

Closing Date: June 27th at 5:00PM

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Supplemental Information

The Town of Prescott Valley-The Cooler Side of Arizona

The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)

Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.

A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town Values

Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.

Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.

Benefits for a full-time regular, employee:

The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• General Leave: 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional
• Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
• Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
• Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield

• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

Closing Date/Time: 6/27/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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