Yavapai County is hiring a Library Specialist for a temporary, part-time role (approximately 25 hours per week). This position will support the development of print resources for the Library District’s USA 250 initiative. This is a great opportunity for candidates who have strong research and writing abilities and a passion for history.
- Performs one-on-one patron education activities for library-specific subject areas at multiple locations.
- Performs research on assigned activities.
- Attends meetings and completes reports for programs as required.
- Fosters community relationships with internal and external partners.
- Performs activities associated with the processing of library materials.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:A minimum of one (1) year of relevant library experience.
Additional Requirements:Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license without restrictions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:- Standard library cataloging practices, principles, methods, and technical service processes.
- Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
- Clerical office practices and procedures.
- Research techniques.
- Current Microsoft Office software.
- Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in:- Creating instructional materials to support hands-on training.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to:- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
- Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
- Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
- Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
- Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Work Environment:The work environment is associated with an office and public library. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.
Physical Requirements:Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Additional Job Information:FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 4
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No
