Job Summary
Essential Job Functions
Outreach and Community Engagement:
- Develop and lead outreach programs at schools, childcare centers, and community venues.
- Build relationships with educators, agencies, and local partners to broaden access to library services.
- Represent the library at community events, fairs, and meetings to promote engagement and awareness.
- Create and implement strategies to reach underserved youth populations.
Program Planning and Delivery:
- Plan and present early literacy programs, STEM/STEAM activities, summer reading initiatives, and other educational events.
- Design dynamic and inclusive programming that engages children and teens both in and out of the library.
- Collaborate with library staff to ensure programs reflect the diversity and needs of the community.
Collection Development:
- Select, evaluate, and maintain youth collections in various formats.
- Analyze usage and identify collection gaps; recommend acquisitions and conduct weeding as needed.
Customer Service and Reader Support:
- Assist patrons, including youth and caregivers, in accessing materials, digital content, and advisory services.
- Promote the use of digital resources and library technologies relevant to youth services.
Evaluation and Continuous Improvement:
- Collect and analyze data to measure program effectiveness and inform future planning.
- Stay current with trends in youth services, outreach methods, and library technologies.
- Contribute to grant writing and reporting for outreach-related funding opportunities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Librarian - Youth Services must have good vision and hearing with or without correction. The role requires extended periods of walking, standing and handling materials. Additionally, the position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently. The capacity to push a fully loaded book cart and perform tasks that involve reaching above shoulder level, bending, and squatting is vital. The role also involves the ability to drive a standard-size van for outreach and program activities. The role involves frequent travel to offsite locations and may include setting up program materials in indoor and outdoor environments. Candidates must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on outreach needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND WORK HAZARDS: Work is performed in varied environments, including library branches, schools, community centers, and outdoor public spaces. The role may involve exposure to weather conditions such as extreme heat and rain during offsite programming and community events. Safety protocols are followed in all settings, and the position requires adaptability to dynamic and sometimes busy or high-traffic environments. Some areas of the library may have high dust levels, which could trigger allergic reactions. The work involves frequent use of a computer and other equipment, which may lead to vision or hand/arm strain. There may also be exposure to certain cleaners used for mending and cleaning books.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
County employees are considered essential personnel in providing and continuing services to our community during and following a disaster, such as a hurricane, or in other emergency situations. As a requirement of County employment, County employees are subject to being required to remain at work during an event, respond to a recall immediately following an event and/or immediately reporting to work when an all clear is declared by the County Administrator. During these types of events, County employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
ADA STATEMENT:
A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
EEO STATEMENT:
St. Lucie County BOCC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a solid foundational background that demonstrates their ability to engage with the responsibilities of the role effectively.
- Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college or university in education, child development, literature, library and information science or related field required. Four (4) year degree is preferred. Relevant experience, training or technical certifications may substitute for preferred college degree.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience developing and delivering programs for youth in a library or community setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to connect with various audiences.
- Knowledge of early literacy, youth literature, and digital library resources.
- Demonstrated outreach experience and the ability to build community partnerships.
- Independent and team-oriented work ethic with value on accountability.
- Proficient in digital tools, library technology, and social media.
- Strategic with collection development for youth materials.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and good driving record.
Additional Information
Pay Grade: G202
Driving Position – Operating County vehicles and/or equipment is a primary function of this position.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING: This position requires a physical, drug testing, driver's license verification and level 2 background screening which includes fingerprinting.