Library - FT Young Adult Librarian (Gordon Avenue)

The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Young Adult Librarian for Jefferson Madison Regional Library who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.   

The preferred starting salary for this position is $20.03 Hourly and $41,662.40 Annually. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities. 

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description.  The JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Plans, organizes, publicizes, and conducts library programs for young adults. Operates within the allocated budget, maintains calendar of programs, and utilizes outside presenters when applicable.
• Conducts and evaluates programs using a variety of techniques, resources, and activities, and recording statistics.
• Supervises and monitors the work of teen volunteers.
• Maintains and evaluates Young Adult Collection, including selecting and weeding.
• Promotes young adult services to the community.
• Provides circulation, reader’s advisory and reference services to patrons of all ages.
• Conducts reference interviews in order to interpret questions and identify the appropriate response to answer informational readers advisory questions including preparing teacher loans and patron subject requests as assigned.
• May be expected to work at a public service desk providing reference and information assistance for all ages.
• Designs creative and helpful displays, including books, bookmarks, information and seasonal materials, bulletin boards and room wide decorations.
• Provides outreach in schools and other community organizations and organizes tours and group visits to the library.
• May occasionally serve as acting department/assistant branch manager.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• Eligibility for professional certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia within the first 2 years of employment; AND a knowledge of young adult literature and general reference sources.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Experience working with young adults.
• Familiarity with STEM programming.

• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

• General knowledge of library practices.
• Knowledge and ability to implement library policies and procedures associated with public services such as the Internet, meeting rooms, displays, food and cell phone, etc.
• Knowledge of circulation computer hardware and other technology associated with circulation of library materials and the ability to troubleshoot.
• Knowledge of computer hardware/software applications to prepare attractive and accurate book lists, flyers, and signs.
• Familiarity with automated systems and electronic resources including databases, the Internet, and social media.

• Knowledge of and ability to use library's print and electronic resources.

• Intermediate: Ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers, technical journals, multi-step instruction manuals, and reference materials.  

• Intermediate: Ability to organize data and write clear and concise reports, business letters, explanations, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

• Intermediate: ability to deal with number systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement.

• Intermediate: Provide and receive complex information. May include interactions that involve stressful, negative situations requiring significant tact and the ability to diffuse aggressive behavior and reach consensus. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and understanding. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with JMRL staff, leaders, and the public.  Ability to develop and conduct programs and outreach to audiences of all ages.

• Requires Limited Direction: Normally completes work according to their own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance occasionally. Manages special projects with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

• Skilled: Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office applications and/or departmental software.

• May receive and disburse funds and prepare money for deposit. May be responsible for planning and tracking a programming budget under the supervision of the Branch Manager or Young Adult Manager.

• Supervises and monitors the work of volunteers.

• Strong public service orientation.
• Frequent change of tasks.
• Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Work requires pushing/pulling, standing for extended periods, stooping, bending, and carrying. 
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; uses book trucks, carts and bins, and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.  

• Work is performed in office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust.   
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.