Literacy & Outreach Substitute

Boulder Public Library District•Boulder, CO

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Literacy and Outreach Substitute works a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends, sometimes on short notice and as needed. Literacy and Outreach Substitutes support the library's presence at fairs, programs, and events in the community, and at times in the library. Substitutes help develop and organize materials and prepare and run activities for fairs, programs, and events. At times, substitutes may represent the library in the community with the pedal-assisted book bikes. Substitute shifts may be held anywhere in the Boulder Public Library District or at any library. This is a non-exempt position with no guaranteed hours.

Requirements

Past work or volunteer experience in the community with diverse community members from different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
Experience engaging with the public to understand their interests and challenges, and sharing information and resources that align with their needs and interests.
Self-directed and collaborative.
Intermediate skills in using personal computers, performing data entry, and using information databases.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing customer service and working in the community as a representative of a library or organization, sharing information about an organization’s programs and services.
Experience providing programs and outreach to diverse communities.
Spanish language skills and/or experience working with people from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Interest and ability to operate an electric bicycle in Boulder to share books and library information.
Experiences designing and/or utilizing creative community education and engagement techniques.

Responsibilities

Represent the library at fairs, programs, and events inside or outside the library, and provide customer service
Create a welcoming environment and greet community members, learn about people’s interests and needs, and share information about library services, programs, and resources.
Engage the public in activities and programs to learn and understand the type and variety of programs and services offered by the library.
Lead library programs and/or workshops at the library or the community.
Support and help (at times, run) library fair tables, and activities in the community, which includes set up and take down, and transporting materials and items back to the library.
Maintains accurate program planning records and collects and reports attendance statistics.
Assists with evaluating outreach activities, programs, and events.
Participates in staff meetings to plan and/or assess outreach, programs, and activities.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with team members to smooth workflow.
Prioritizes tasks and shifts attention as needed to complete daily work.
Take proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to library property.
Operates the pedal-assisted book bike within the Boulder Library District to promote the library by sharing information and books, and at times doing a small activity.