Pueblo City-County Library District is hiring for a Librarian/Assistant Branch Manager.
With roots stretching back to 1891 and now covering a region of approximately 170,000 residents, the Pueblo City-County Library District is the award-winning public library system serving Pueblo City and Pueblo County, Colorado, including the communities of Beulah, Rye, and Colorado City.
The climate is enjoyable year round with outdoor activities available for every season Located between rivers and mountains, Pueblo also offers visitors and residents scenic beauty in which to indulge. Lake Pueblo and Lake Pueblo State Park, the most visited state park in Colorado, is an aquatic hot spot, with more than 60 miles of shoreline and 4,500 acres of surface water for boating and fishing. Pueblo is a multicultural community at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek. Downtown's 1.5-mile Historic Arkansas Riverwalk serves as a centerpiece for the city's three-district Creative Corridor of galleries, cultural destinations and events.
This position reports to the Branch Manager and works as second in charge to manage daily operations at the Branch Library. The position also works closely with outside organizations and contractors to deliver programs and build partnerships. The position provides excellent customer service demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, ability level or background.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes facilitated Customer Service by proactively approaching customers to offer assistance. Assists customers with finding library materials and provides information to broaden their awareness of library resources and services.
- For youth focus will present story times, outreach programs to schools, and coordinates library reading programs and other programs for children; provides outreach services to schools and daycares.
- For adult focus will partner with outside organiz