City of Chesapeake
Library Assistant II - Outreach Services - Part-time
City of Chesapeake - Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, 23322
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Are you passionate about connecting with your community and creating meaningful experiences? Chesapeake Public Library ( CPL ) is looking for an
enthusiastic, customer-focused
individual to join our team as a
Part-Time Library Assistant II
in Outreach Services.
At CPL , we believe in making room at the table for everyone, creating vibrant hubs inside and outside our buildings that are full of energy and opportunity. The Outreach team delivers on our mission to educate, empower, and connect our community through dynamic, high-quality services to children, teens, and adults. If you're ready to make a difference, grow your skills, and be part of a forward-thinking library system that values relationships, creativity, and community - we'd love to meet you
What We're Looking For:
Outgoing, engaging, and ready to dive into a fast-paced, people-first environment. A natural communicator with excellent customer service and organizational skills. Resourceful, dependable, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks. A team player who also thrives working independently. Excited about promoting literacy, sharing technology, and delivering innovative programs that inspire and educate. In This Role, You'll: Work closely with a supportive and passionate team. Help bring library services directly into the community. Engage with people of all ages through creative programming and outreach events. Represent CPL with positivity and professionalism as you build relationships with peers, partners, and patrons alike. Responsibilities Include: Delivering high-quality off-site services and programs to children, teens, and adults through visits with daycares, schools, senior facilities, and community locations. Able to provide story times and craft kits, STEM / STEAM activities, create displays, and promotional materials. Verbally communicate library services, programs, and events. Maintain the collection and provide circulation assistance with shelving, updating patron information and library cards, placing holds, discards, and donations. Drive city and library vehicles, check for and report vehicle operational issues, and replenish fuel. Assist staff in setting up outreach events, including tents, tables, lawn games, and library resources. Mentor and instruct library volunteers to provide community outreaches. Work at an assigned library branch when needed. Prepare reports and records. #LibraryAssistant #LibraryJobs #LibraryCareers
Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires one year of college in liberal arts or library science or any equivalent combination of education and customer service experience. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months related, full-time equivalent library or customer service experience. Six months' public library experience preferred. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards depending on the department.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications Six months of public library experience is preferred but another library, youth development, or STEM / STEAM experience will be considered.
Experience or interest in developing programs and activities for children, tweens, and teens.
Experience or interest in developing activities connecting with our aging population.
enthusiastic, customer-focused
individual to join our team as a
Part-Time Library Assistant II
in Outreach Services.
At CPL , we believe in making room at the table for everyone, creating vibrant hubs inside and outside our buildings that are full of energy and opportunity. The Outreach team delivers on our mission to educate, empower, and connect our community through dynamic, high-quality services to children, teens, and adults. If you're ready to make a difference, grow your skills, and be part of a forward-thinking library system that values relationships, creativity, and community - we'd love to meet you
What We're Looking For:
Outgoing, engaging, and ready to dive into a fast-paced, people-first environment. A natural communicator with excellent customer service and organizational skills. Resourceful, dependable, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks. A team player who also thrives working independently. Excited about promoting literacy, sharing technology, and delivering innovative programs that inspire and educate. In This Role, You'll: Work closely with a supportive and passionate team. Help bring library services directly into the community. Engage with people of all ages through creative programming and outreach events. Represent CPL with positivity and professionalism as you build relationships with peers, partners, and patrons alike. Responsibilities Include: Delivering high-quality off-site services and programs to children, teens, and adults through visits with daycares, schools, senior facilities, and community locations. Able to provide story times and craft kits, STEM / STEAM activities, create displays, and promotional materials. Verbally communicate library services, programs, and events. Maintain the collection and provide circulation assistance with shelving, updating patron information and library cards, placing holds, discards, and donations. Drive city and library vehicles, check for and report vehicle operational issues, and replenish fuel. Assist staff in setting up outreach events, including tents, tables, lawn games, and library resources. Mentor and instruct library volunteers to provide community outreaches. Work at an assigned library branch when needed. Prepare reports and records. #LibraryAssistant #LibraryJobs #LibraryCareers
Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires one year of college in liberal arts or library science or any equivalent combination of education and customer service experience. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months related, full-time equivalent library or customer service experience. Six months' public library experience preferred. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards depending on the department.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications Six months of public library experience is preferred but another library, youth development, or STEM / STEAM experience will be considered.
Experience or interest in developing programs and activities for children, tweens, and teens.
Experience or interest in developing activities connecting with our aging population.