Administration
Communications
Community Outreach Support
Staff Development
Work Hours: 40 hours a week. This position needs flexibility from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Your work location will change based on the needs within the library system.
Minimum Qualifications: An Associate Degree in Library Science, Communications, Education, or related field and two (2) years experience. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred in Library Science, Communications, Education, or related field and may substitute for the required experience. Related community events/activities planning may substitute for the required education. Some supervisory experience may be required.
Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree preferred. A background in early childhood development, and familiarity with both local community social service agencies and literacy issues preferred. Fluency in Spanish beneficial.
Job Competencies: Demonstrates ability to interact with library staff and representatives of outside agencies; to initiate new and maintain existing community partnerships; and to develop, plan and conduct educational outreach programs to adults and children. Position requires a self-directed individual who can work with minimal supervision and who possesses strong oral presentation, planning, organizational, and writing skills, as well as computer experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher. Ability to travel frequently within Sarasota County is required.
Able to set project goals, priorities, and analyze needs. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills with community partners, families and library staff. Actively develops programs and initiatives to be inclusive of all Sarasota County residents and family structures. Technical knowledge of phone and computer hardware/software is required. Ability to use standard business equipment.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.