Librarian I/II/Lead- Youth Services #26A-16 (20723215)

Location 1044 Middlefield Road Redwood City, 94063 Description

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values excellence , integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation . Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you're looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Library team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you'll apply.

THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City is looking for a dynamic, energetic, team-oriented full-time (38-hours per week) Librarian, to coordinate the library's outreach and deliver innovative programs and services for children and families throughout the community. The position is flexibly staffed at the Librarian I/II or Lead Librarian level, depending on the candidate's experience. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. The current opening is based at the Downtown Library and will provide services and programs for youth at all three library locations and in the community. The position will require work during the day, evenings and weekends. The mission of the Redwood City Public Library is to cultivate community and advance equity by welcoming all people to experience the shared joys of literacy and learning. This position plays a key role in advancing that mission by fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging for the diverse youth and families in our community.

Job Description URL:

https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/30373/638972482602370000 Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position will work onsite and in person, have at least one year of experience performing professional library work with children (0-5 years old) in early childhood education, children's library work, storytelling and read-aloud activities. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Noting that positions may be filled at the Librarian I or Librarian II level, depending on qualifications, minimum qualification may be a ny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Education & Training:

Possession of Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university.

Experience:

Librarian I:

No experience required. Experience working with children or teens is preferred, but is not required.

Librarian II:

Two years of experience performing professional library work.

Lead Librarian:

Two years of experience performing professional library work as a Librarian. Experience in a public setting handling in-charge duties is desirable. Licenses & Certificates Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record or ability to reliably relocate between locations as needed during scheduled work shift.

Knowledge of:

Developmental, recreational and educational needs of children Current trends in library services for children Youth literature Principles and procedures of professional library work Interpersonal communication techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public Materials and services available in public libraries Programming and outreach Ability to: Work well with children, their care providers and parents Promote the love of learning, literature and libraries Perform professional library tasks in areas of youth services, outreach services, information services, collection services, and technology services Work independently in absence of supervision Work as a team player within a work group Provide a high level of customer service in a professional manner Operate library system databases Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Supervise and train assigned staff Special Instructions A City application, cover letter and supplemental questionnaire are required. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the application and supplemental questions will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification. Resumes may be attached separately, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.

Recruitment Contact Contact email:

spisani@redwoodcity.org