The City of Westminster is currently seeking two compassionate and collaborative Library Associates who love working with teens and adults!
The Library Associate II - Teen & Adult Services position is responsible for co-creating and delivering innovative programming, providing reference help to all ages, and supporting outreach efforts.
The Library Associate II - Teen & Adult Services is a part-time benefitted position (28 hours/week) that regularly works the reference desk, provides outstanding customer service, answers an array of technology and reference questions, and creates engaging displays to highlight the library’s collection. With librarian supervision, this position also contributes to collection maintenance through ongoing weeding.
The ideal candidate for this role has a heart for public service, champions teamwork, is patron-focused, and values equity and empathy in a community-focused urban library setting. Someone with innovative programming ideas, passion for public services, tech savviness, and experience supporting teens and adults alike will thrive in this environment.
The Irving Street branch is a neighborhood library at the heart of Historic Westminster. It is a small and busy location in a densely populated area with a diverse population, including Hispanic, Hmong, and Native American representation with a wide range of socioeconomic and generational backgrounds. Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be available to work days, some evenings, some weekends, and a few holidays.
The full compensation range for this position is $24.86 - $33.13 hourly. Starting wages are negotiable and dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.
This position is 28 hours per week (.7 FTE), and applicants must be available to work at least one night and weekend day each week. Associates are expected to cover shifts and programming at both Westminster locations from time to time.
The City of Westminster offers a bonus depending on the employee’s fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Laotian, and/or American Sign Language (ASL).
This part-time position is eligible for benefits.
Required:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Graduation from High School or GED
- At least two (2) years of customer service experience
- Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record
- Previous experience providing services and/or programs for teens and/or adults
Preferred:
- Graduation from an accredited, four (4)-year college
- Previous library and/or bookstore work experience
- Spanish language skills
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
The Irving Street branch is a neighborhood library at the heart of Historic Westminster. It is a small and busy location in a densely populated area with a diverse population, including Hispanic, Hmong, and Native American representation with a wide range of socioeconomic and generational backgrounds.
Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Partial fluency is also appreciated!
A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due by the closing date. Apply online at www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs by 8:30 a.m. Mountain time, on Monday, October 14th.
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City Equity Statement:
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.
Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, we invite you to apply even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described.