Redwood City Public Library is hiring four Librarians. The mission of Redwood City Public Library is to cultivate community and advance equity by welcoming all people to experience the shared joys of literacy and learning. These positions play a key role in advancing that mission by fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging for the diverse youth and adults in our community.
Youth Services - Librarian I, II, Lead: A dynamic, energetic, team-oriented full-time (38-hours per week) Librarian, to coordinate the library’s outreach and deliver innovative programs and services for children and families at the Downtown Library and throughout the community.
Teen Services - Librarian I, II, Lead: A dynamic, energetic, team oriented full-time (38-hours per week) Librarian, to deliver innovative programs and services for teens with diverse backgrounds and abilities and to coordinate the library’s outreach to middle/high schools and throughout the community.
Adult Services - Librarian I, II, Lead: Seeking full-time Librarians (38-hours per week) with expertise in cataloging, collection development, programming for adults, outreach and exceptional customer service.
Neighborhood Services - Librarian I/II: This position is flexibly staffed at the Librarian I/II level, depending on the candidate’s experience. A dynamic, energetic, team oriented full-time (38-hours per week) Librarian I/II to deliver innovative services and programs for children, families and teens, at the family friendly Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library.
The successful candidate will enjoy the following benefits:
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 2%@60 for current “classic” members, 2%@62 for new members
Health Insurance: Opportunity to select from a variety of health plans that are administered by PERS; Maximum City contribution is $2,373.74/month
Dental & Vision Insurance: The City pays 95% of the premium
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation Leave: 10-25 days per year
Sick Leave:12 days per year
Paid Holidays: 18 days per year
Bereavement Leave: up to 3 days
Free Fitness Center access at City facilities
Education Reimbursement Program up to $1,500 annually
Commuter Program: City matches up to $100/month on commuter expenses.
We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride.
The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Library team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.