Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) is Hiring!

Join our team! We're looking for a customer-focused, bilingual Library Associate to support daily library operations and enhance services for our Spanish-speaking community. A portion of the job interview will be conducted in Spanish to confirm Spanish language proficiency.

Position: Part-Time Library Associate - Spanish Services - Carbondale Branch Library
Hours: 24 hours/week
Pay: $21.35 - $27.25/hour (based on library specific experience)
Benefits: Paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, a 457B retirement plan with up to 3% District match, wellness reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. The Spanish stipend is available immediately upon hire. A commuting stipend may be available.
Apply by: August 21st

About the Role:
Join GCPLD and make a positive impact by supporting Spanish services at our Carbondale Branch. In this role, you will:

✅ Support the Spanish services functions of the library.
✅ Assist with planning and leading Spanish-language/bilingual programs, outreach, and events.
✅Help maintain and promote the Spanish collection.
✅Participate in the library district's Spanish Services Team.
✅Act as a bridge between the library and the Spanish-speaking community.
✅ Provide excellent customer service by assisting patrons with check-ins, renewals, issuing cards, and payments.
✅ Answer reference questions, offer Reader Advisory services, and help locate materials.
✅ Assist patrons with public computers, printers, scanners, and other technology needs.
✅ Design and update library displays, signage, and promotional materials.
✅ Ensure a safe and welcoming environment by following opening/closing procedures and maintaining library policies.

Who You Are:
✔️ Enthusiastic about serving the community and engaging with Spanish-speaking library patrons.
✔️ Customer-focused, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with patrons and coworkers.
✔️ Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage time effectively.
✔️ Comfortable working with diverse patrons of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
✔️ Willing to learn, adapt to change, and take initiative.
✔️ Able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Requirements:

Job Tags

Part time, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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