Library Assistant II - Spanish Outreach Coordinator (Main) (Grade 9)

Yuma County•Yuma, AZ

48d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is advertised from the minimum to the midpoint hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer. Under general supervision, performs library work of moderate difficulty in the coordination of Spanish language library services for the public; acts as lead worker for assigned library staff. This position has department-specific responsibility; hours may vary (Monday – Saturday) depending on the needs of the Library District. Gives guidance and direction to staff and oversees library functions in the absence of the on-site supervisor; assists with training and orientation of new Spanish Outreach employees; collects, tracks, and generates reports for the Spanish Outreach program statistics; assists with the reviewing, selection, and ordering of Spanish language materials; works with Community Relations Manager to ensure marketing and outreach to the community; provides library services, conducts outreach, delivers presentations, assists patrons, explains library policies and resources, and communicates effectively with Spanish-speaking individuals and community organizations; responsible for report writing and program statistics; may check materials in and out, handle fees and fines, issue library cards, and shelve books and materials; plans and coordinates various activities for outreach throughout the year; ensures assigned staff are engaging with the community; determines work schedules for outreach events; ensures that registrations for events are filed and submitted in a timely manner; generates reports; assists patrons with their needs; responds to complaints; organizes and conducts library programs and activities; may be assigned to work in other library branches and divisions; maintains automated and manual files; assists in preparation of schedules, reports and correspondence; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Library Science, Spanish Communications, Education or related field, and two years’ experience working in library services, community outreach, public programming, education, or a closely related field.
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be fluent in Spanish and English, including the ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a level sufficient to independently provide library services and conduct outreach to Spanish-speaking communities
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a fingerprint Clearance Card
Requires successful completion of a background check
Must possess and maintain valid Arizona driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Library Technical Assistant (LTA) Certificate

Responsibilities

Gives guidance and direction to staff and oversees library functions in the absence of the on-site supervisor
Assists with training and orientation of new Spanish Outreach employees
Collects, tracks, and generates reports for the Spanish Outreach program statistics
Assists with the reviewing, selection, and ordering of Spanish language materials
Works with Community Relations Manager to ensure marketing and outreach to the community
Provides library services, conducts outreach, delivers presentations, assists patrons, explains library policies and resources, and communicates effectively with Spanish-speaking individuals and community organizations
Responsible for report writing and program statistics
May check materials in and out, handle fees and fines, issue library cards, and shelve books and materials
Plans and coordinates various activities for outreach throughout the year
Ensures assigned staff are engaging with the community
Determines work schedules for outreach events
Ensures that registrations for events are filed and submitted in a timely manner
Generates reports
Assists patrons with their needs
Responds to complaints
Organizes and conducts library programs and activities
May be assigned to work in other library branches and divisions
Maintains automated and manual files
Assists in preparation of schedules, reports and correspondence