Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under general supervision of the JobLinc Manager or Senior Human Resources Manager to provide reference services, programming, community information. Plans coordinates, and implements program, activities, and services in the area of the job and career development and life-ling learning. Cultivates relationships with community, public, academic and government partners. Recommends appropriate reading materials for adults, teens and children to library management. Works in teams with various library personnel to perform professional library service, such as assisting customers with computers, identifying books in a collection, etc. Works collaboratively with Library staff, City of Memphis staff and community partners to generate and implement programs throughout the Library system and Memphis area. Creates and conducts workshops and presentations for customers, community partners, business leaders and other stakeholders. Researches current trends in outreach, workforce development and career readiness so that programs and services are in line with community interest and needs. Assists with organizing and implementing events such as careers fairs and seminars. Participates in professional activities and training to strengthen skills, and to provide timely workforce development. Drives to various locations to participate on library committees and in community activities as assigned.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Serves in the absence of manager.
2. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to lift and carry materials up 70 lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Requires the ability to use full range of physical motion while lifting, pushing, pulling, bending and stretching. Requires the ability to operate motor vehicles up to 10,000 lbs. (GVM) safely and according to current traffic laws.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works primarily in a public library environment including the JobLINC vehicle. Regularly travels within Shelby County to sites, work areas and various meetings. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes nights and weekends. Regularly drives JobLINC Vehicle and/or other Library vehicles to worksites throughout the City and surrounding areas. Out of town travel may be required. Work involves contact with the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Business, Adult/Youth Education, Social Service, Public Administration, Human Resources or related field of study and one (1) year of experience in customer service related work preferred; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience in career counseling is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment.
Additional Information
- Posting Date: Dec 11, 2019
Compensation
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 12
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 17.25
- Pay Basis: Yearly
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