LOCATION: RIVERSIDE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM - WESTERN COUNTY LITERACY OFFICE - JURUPA VALLEY

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

The Library Associate 2 will be responsible for various aspects of the Riverside County Library System’s Library Connect mobile libraries' operations, programs, and services. This includes mobile outreach, library, and literacy programs implementation, and visiting and presenting at community locations throughout Riverside County. They will work under the Literacy Associate 3 and Literacy Services Coordinator and work closely with Literacy Department staff, library staff, and community site partners to facilitate and promote literacy and library programs. Due to Library Connect routes being at various sites throughout the community, working outdoors is required. This position will be housed at the Louis Robidoux Library.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Works closely with the Literacy Department and library staff to plan, implement, and promote literacy activities, programs, and projects within the various Library Connect community stops

• Facilitate family literacy and adult literacy projects for the Library Connect stops in Riverside County

• Conduct outreach and represent the Riverside County Library System and Literacy Department at community events

• Reports to and assists Literacy Services Coordinator and Literacy Assistant Coordinator

• Assists Literacy Associate 3 in Library Connect’s daily operations

• Maintains databases for reporting purposes

• Performs various library duties at Library Connect stops, such as check-in/check-out books, processing library card applications, and processing book holds

• Works out-doors at the various Library Connect sites

• Knows and understands the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenant of a public library. In addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library

• Follows all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

• H.S. degree or GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Two years of library experience preferred

• Excellent customer service skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other computer applications such as Zoom

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

• Multilingual speaking a plus

• Experience in community outreaching preferred

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Driver's license required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to (35) pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens, and detailed paperwork.

• Ability to assist the diversity of patrons at various Library Connect stops

LS&S is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Benefits

• Hours: 40 per week

• Starting Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Training & Development

• Wellness Resources