Salem, OR Salem, OR Full-time Full-time $30.
11 - $36.
81 an hour $30...
11 - $36.
81 an hour 18 hours ago 18 hours ago 18 hours ago Salary $30.
11 - $36.
81 Hourly Location Salem, OR Job Type Fulltime-Career Job Number 23-0306-01 Department Library Org Library Admin Svcs Opening Date 07/17/2023 Closing Date 7/31/2023 11:
59 PM Pacific Job Summary Make an impact:
The Salem Public Library is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and community-focused individual whose main objective is to deliver exceptional internal and external customer service as an Adult Librarian on the Adult Services team.
We invite you to join us and begin an exciting career in our newly renovated facility at the Salem Public Library.
What you will do:
The Adult Librarian will have experience creating and carefully maintaining meaningful connections with patrons, coworkers, and library partners.
This position will be able to demonstrate collection development skills that are proactive, responsive, and inclusive.
The Adult Librarian will plan, conduct, and evaluate adult programs in collaboration with coworkers and ensuring that the programs are aligned with the library mission of engaging all of Salem in lifelong learning, accessing information, and making meaningful connections.
A marker of success in this role will be the ability to support and further our objectives outlined in the library's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
If you enjoy working with diverse groups and delivering a variety of high-level services and programs the Adult Librarian is the job for you, apply now! Learn more about the Salem Public Library at:
https:
//www.
cityofsalem.
net/community/library Additional information on job
Responsibilities:
Interacting daily with members of the public to deliver library services and provide information in person at a variety of service desks, and via phone and email.
Maintaining a section of the adult nonfiction collection, including selection, evaluation, and deselection of materials.
Designing, planning, and implementing programs for adults, particularly seeking to reach community members not currently attending library programs.
Representing the library at community events to spread awareness of the library's resources, services, and programs.
Aiding with the codification and accessibility of staff resources at library service points and online.
Instructing patrons in use of various library systems and resources, such as the internet, Dewey Decimal system, indexes, databases, printers, software programs, network programs, etc.
by providing guidance, directions, and technical expertise.
Answering basic questions about Library policies, facilities, and resources and explaining Library rules and procedures by phone and in person.
Assisting and participating in the recruitment, training, and development of library support staff members.
Serving on internal committees and groups.
Maintaining proficiency by attending trainings, webinars and workshops as required.
Preparing reports and maintaining records related to library activities.
May supervise volunteers.
May serve as the person in charge.
May on occasion work at the West Salem Library located at 476 Glen Creek Rd.
NW, Salem, OR 97304.
Assistance with building safety and security by reporting concerns and being aware of surroundings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What can we offer for all your hard work? Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
Competitive pay.
Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary long-term care.
Employee wellness program.
Employee assistance program.
Employee health clinic.
5% Bilingual incentive for qualifying candidate.
Position schedule is Tuesday - Saturday (working one evening per week).
What are the minimum qualifications? Must pass the pre-employment background check and drug test (including marijuana).
Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science, and some progressively responsible library or similar related customer service work, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (Not required to apply):
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing).
What you will bring along:
Practical and creative problem solving and decision-making skills, the ability to adapt as needed to manage varied and competing demands, and a motivation to implement solutions.
Excellent Communication skills with internal and external customers.
Commitment to respecting, seeking to understand, and valuing individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workspace.
The ability to establish and cultivate productive working relationships with members of the public and fellow employees.
The ability to follow all safety rules and procedures.
About us:
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000.
Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west.
Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development.
Several departments also have functional divisions within their department.
The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.
The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations.
The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position? How can I apply? The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone.
The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list.
Eligibility lists are valid for six months.
The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City through the Job Interest Cards - sign up today! For benefits information, please, go to:
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications
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