Library Specialist I - Mobile Outreach

$40,622 - $40,622/Yr

Harris County - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Library Specialist I - Mobile Outreach position at Harris County Public Library involves providing library services through mobile outreach vehicles. The role includes operating and maintaining these vehicles, conducting educational programming for children and teens, and promoting library resources to the community. The position requires collaboration with partner organizations and the ability to engage with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Operates, drives and performs basic maintenance on outreach vehicles
• Works with outreach team to create and conduct children's STREAM programs
• Coordinates with partner organizations to support partner outreach programming
• Acts as a costumed mascot, when needed
• Promotes library services to youth and their caregivers, adults, and community groups
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with local schools, youth organizations, and community groups
• Circulates library materials and assists with collection shelving and maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• One (1) year of verifiable program experience (e.g., activities for all ages) OR Associate degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of verifiable program experience (e.g., activities for all ages) OR High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Five (5) years of verifiable program experience (e.g., activities for all ages)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Understanding of digital literacy, social media, and other emerging technology or technology trends
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and modern technology
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, with limited supervision, as well as collaboratively with HCPL and HCJPD staff
• Ability to drive a mobile library, a Ford F59 P1000 Body type vehicle (length 26'- “UPS/FEDEX” Body Type)

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (preferred)

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Medical Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan