Summer Bookbike outreach

Summer Bookbike outreach, Bigelow Free Public Library (Clinton) Bigelow Free Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, part-time temporary summer Book Bike assistant to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities May Include:

• Riding the Book Bike to neighborhood locations across town for outdoor, in-person engagement, such as community parks, summer camp, senior center
• Providing exemplary customer service by answering questions, being an attentive listener, and engaging with community members inside and outside of the library
• Stocking and unloading library materials on/off the Book Bike
• Supporting outdoor story time visits and other pop-up programming activities
• Documenting data regarding outreach impact and Book Bike outings
• Supporting other outreach initiatives and services, special events, and library-wide initiatives like the Summer Reading Program
• Working with the Bigelow Library staff to distribute flyers and information about library services and upcoming events
• Restocking the Little Free Libraries as needed
• Other duties as assigned Qualifications

Required Qualifications Include:

Safety:

Follow and model all recommendations regarding bicycle safety, rules of the road, and the library's instructions as it relates to current

COVID-19

safety guidelines. Must have at least a learner's permit and be comfortable on a book trike

Organizational Alignment:

Understands, supports, and advances the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of the library.

Customer Service:

Service-oriented and committed to providing exceptional service to our patrons, staff, and community.

Collaboration and Teamwork:

Supports a positive team environment

Adaptability:

Demonstrates willingness to accept shifts in responsibilities due to the nature of a changing workplace.

Initiative:

Takes initiative in improving service, processes, programs and products.

Judgment and Political Savvy:

Displays emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills in navigating the workplace.

Technical Proficiency:

Be competent in using current technology and be willing to learn and grow in technical understanding.

Accuracy:

Pays attention to detail.

Integrity:

Demonstrates the capacity to maintain confidentiality.

Physical:

Ability to ride a loaded Tricycle for up to 5 miles in a day. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Preferred Candidates Will...

• Be comfortable riding an oversize tricycle on the street within Clinton town limits;
• Have a flexible schedule with regular weekend and weekday availability; occasional evenings, but not riding after dark
• Enjoy interacting with the public
• Have excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Be comfortable working outdoors, largely on one's feet, for several hours at a time Be able to work independently and collaboratively Be fluent in English and Spanish or Portuguese Have reliable transportation to/from the library Full/Part Time Temporary Education NA Salary $20.

00 / hour Closing Date June 10