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HOURS OF WORK: Full-time/minimum of 40 hours per week. Evening and Saturday shifts will be
required.
WAGE: $21.84
BENEFITS: As specified in the latest edition of the staff handbook or as amended by the Board
of Trustees.
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Community Engagement Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK SKILLS:
1. An MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school or the attainment of an MLS
degree and the ability to secure proper Indiana Library Certification
2. Experience working with all ages (children, teens, adults, seniors)
3. Experience working with the community and/or community groups
4. Meets assigned deadlines; demonstrates good organization and time management.
5. Ability to communicate and work well with patrons and MPHPL employees.
6. Ability to work independently while exercising good judgment and decision making.
7. Demonstrates creativity.
8. Proficiency with electronic devices, computer applications, electronic resources and the
ability to use library databases.
9. Ability to type accurately; excellent oral and written communication skills.
10. Experience managing projects
11. Valid driver’s license and must be insurable by MPHPL; position requires frequent travel
within the local area
The purpose of this position is to serve as an energetic and creative team member of the
Community Engagement team. The Community Engagement team provides entertaining
literacy and educational experiences to enrich the lives of our community. Through
scheduled shifts on the service desk, community engagement team members also serve
patrons in obtaining information and attaining reading enjoyment.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Coordinate, plan, promote, and implement existing and new library programs, events,
and outreach activities for a variety of age groups with special focus on adults.
Work closely with other Community Engagement team members to create makerspace
programs for a variety of ages (including youth).
Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies to provide a broad range of
programs and activities.
Provide support for senior center outreach.
Coordinate the library’s participation in all ages and adult community events;
occasionally partner with Youth Services to assist with youth/literacy-focused
community events.
Work internally to develop strategies for library programming and community
engagement based on patron interest and demand.
Complete program-related reports, maintain statistics, and analyze program
performance.
Provide exceptional patron service, including assistance with reading guidance,
computer operations, and general library information.
Staff the service desks as needed at any location.
Maintain professional growth by attending work-related workshops, meetings, and
conferences.
Perform other tasks as assigned to ensure efficient library operations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pull a loaded book cart
Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds
Ability to frequently stand, bend or stoop to shelve books
Ability, stamina and balance to perform basic movements frequently (such as squatting,
bending and stooping, marching, turning in circles, and lifting arms overhead)
Ability to sit while keyboarding or typin
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