Employment Opportunities

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Reference Services, the Outreach Reference Librarian is an enthusiastic, energetic, and service oriented individual who plans, promotes, and supervises programs, creates promotional print and online materials for programs, delivers library material to homebound patrons, and staffs the reference desk. The position requires a flexible work schedule, including the need to work some nights and weekends.

Essential Duties:

1. The primary duty of the Outreach Librarian is to plan, promote, and supervise the library’s wide range of programming.
2. Create promotional material for press releases, posters, signage, and the library’s website.
3. Identify the needs of our homebound patrons and deliver requested items to their place of residence.
4. Create content and manage various social media accounts.
5. Provide inclusive, engaging and dynamic customer service including: reference and basic technology assistance.
6. Provide extensive readers’ advisory services.
7. Research and write grants to secure program-specific funding.
8. Manage a calendar for meeting room bookings.
9. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Reference Services and the Director.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. An MLIS is highly desired.
2. Three to five years of experience in marketing, social media management, graphic design, programming, outreach, and community development is highly desired.
3. Familiarity with Evergreen is desired.
4. Excellent customer service and communication skills.
5. Computer literacy.
6. Excellent planning and organizational abilities is required.
7. Public speaking skills is highly desirable.
8. A valid driver’s licence and a good driving record is required.
9. The ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Applications will be accepted until July 17.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Director Guy McLain at gmclain@westath.org.