Librarian I - Youth Programming (South Houston Branch Library)

Harris County Public Library (HCPL) - History What began in 1921 and the years following as a collection of small libraries housed in stores, post offices and private homes has grown into a system of 26 branch buildings, 2 technology service centers, and 2 partner locations offering collection/circulation services. HCPL operates branches in unincorporated parts of Harris County and cities which do not have their own library systems.

• Other duties as assigned.
  • This is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
  • Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Attends Staff meetings, activities, and/or professional conferences and actively serves on committees
• Coordinates branch volunteers
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of the library collection through awareness of current youth literature
• This is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
• Implements knowledge of current library trends in youth services and programs
• Plan, coordinate, and promote youth services and programs, including summer reading, special projects and other special events
• Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Identify information needs in the community and plans and provides services to meet these needs
• Develop a highly-visible public relations program for youth services in the community
• Provides reader's advisory and reference services

*** Unofficial copies of transcripts are required along with the application ***

• Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited university
  • Consideration will be given to individuals currently pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science and will be completing the degree within the next four (4) months.
  • Proof of completion of the degree will be required for permanent status in the position.
• Consideration will be given to individuals currently pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science and will be completing the degree within the next four (4) months.
• One (1) year of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for youth
• Proof of completion of the degree will be required for permanent status in the position.
• One (1) year of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving.

• Two (2) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving.
• Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for youth

• Four (4) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving.
• Four (4) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for youth
• Associates degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university

• Six (6) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Six (6) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for youth

• Unofficial copies of transcripts are required along with the application

• Ability to work well with public and staff members
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
• Proficient with the Internet and Office 365
• Proficient with Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Must use personal mobile device for the Multifactor Authentication process

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Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• 40 hours a week. Typical shifts are Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends, etc.
• Full-time | Regular

• Paid Biweekly
• $23.28 Per Hour

• This job typically operates in a professional office environment.
• At times, work can be performed in an outdoor environment and possible exposure to inclement weather or various temperature changes.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• There could be exposure to dangerous or aggressive/adverse populations.

• Some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

• South Houston Branch Library – 607 Avenue A, South Houston, TX 77587

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Medical
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Dental
• Wellness
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday