Librarian FT Job at Broward County in Fort Lauderdale

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Benefits of Broward County Employment

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Health Benefits
• High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

• 457 Deferred Compensation employee match

The purpose of this position is to deliver public service, plan, and coordinate the activities of a service section. This may include supervising staff, project and program coordination, cultivating outreach efforts, and supporting division-wide initiatives. This position requires the individual to demonstrate the highest level of excellent customer service and professionalism to internal and external customers of the Division. Additionally, the essential skills of this position require an individual who is flexible and adaptable in performing tasks and meeting customers' needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Provide reference and technical support to customers of all ages
• Work with their team to develop and provide high-quality programs, classes, and events for all ages
• Plan and acquire resources needed for programs and services
• Accurately collect and report statistics
• Conduct tours for students to highlight the collection and services
• Be responsible for a designated section of the library's collection to ensure relevance through selection, de-selection, and assessment of the library collection
• Serve as Supervisor in Charge as assigned
• Maintain effective relationships with community groups and local stakeholders
• Regularly participate in outreach activities
• Serve on committees and teams to improve service to the public

Other responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and oversee volunteer activities and documenting hours performed
• Team leader or lead worker on specific assigned projects
• Maintaining awareness and responsiveness to the changing needs in the community

This position will also perform related work as assigned and may be assigned to work at any library location based on operational needs.

This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or closely related field.

Special Certifications and Licenses

None.

Preferences

• Master's degree or higher in Education or related field that is separate but relevant from the Minimum Qualifications
• ALA Leadership Certificate
• Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute Certificate
• Post Master Certificate in Librarianship
• Six (6) months or more experience in Grant Writing Experience
• Six (6) months or more experience in Project Planning Experience

General Description

Performs related library services and provides customer service to library patrons. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as