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Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Location : Durango, CO
Job Type: Volunteer
Job Number: 2025-00069
Department: Library
Division: Volunteer - Library 9991
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Schedule Details:: Flexible scheduling to accommodate a specific program that takes place during library hours. Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Description

This is a volunteer position that will assist the Durango Library Adult Services Department with special programming.
Essential Job Duties

• Prepare and clean up a special program.
• Welcome and help participants throughout the program by answering questions, teaching or giving feedback on activity.
• Work with library staff to plan special events and series.
• Hold participants accountable to the Durango Public Library code of conduct.
• Clearly lay out all expectations for the program participants.
• Arrive to program at the assigned scheduled time.
• Care for all equipment, supplies, and facilities.

Job Qualifications - Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a Durango Public Library program.
• Prior experience leading programs or teaching.
• Appropriate techniques for dealing with conflict resolution and disputes.
• Reasonable discipline.

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Work Environment:
Periods of mobility with light and heavy physical activity.

Physical Activities:
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects; Ability to climb stairs; and stand, sit and walk for up to 60 minutes at a time; Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others.
Minimum Qualifications

Education or Formal Training and Licenses:
Prefer formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Experience:
Prefer individuals who have some experience with adults and teens in an educational or recreational environment as well as knowledge of the sport or activity they are coaching or leading.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. May perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Belong at the City of Durango:

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

City of Durango's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01

Have you been previously employed by the City of Durango?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes, provide previous City positions and approximate dates for those positions.
03

Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, provide your relative's name, the department they work in, and their relationship to you.
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including misdemeanors, deferred sentences/judgements?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to having been convicted, you are REQUIRED to provide DATE(S) and DESCRIPTION(S) of offense(s) below.
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