Outreach Technician

The Bethlehem Area Public Library has an opening for a part-time Outreach Technician. The position is 15 hours per week and pay is $20 per hour. PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal, and FBI Fingerprint clearances are required. Working occasional nights and Saturdays is required. Full job description is below.

The Bethlehem Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

I. POSITION

A. Title: Outreach Technician

B. Department: Outreach

C. Supervisor: Head of Outreach

II. QUALIFICATIONS

A. A bachelor’s degree in an applicable subject area

B. One year of professional experience related to library service, youth or adult education

and programming

C. Ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with staff and the public

D. Ability to work independently - taking initiative, using time efficiently, troubleshooting

and resolving problems thoughtfully

E. Reference and technology skills, with proficiency in internet and online database

searching

F. Must be flexible with schedule and work location, willing to cover coworker vacations

and outreach events as needed, especially in the evening and on weekends

G. Ability to meet physical and environmental demands of the position – sitting for long

periods of time; moving mobile book shelves, shifting books, lifting and moving boxes of

books weighing up to 40 pounds; physical mobility to reach all shelving

H. Must maintain a professional appearance on the job

III. JOB SUMMARY

The Outreach Technician is responsible for providing assistance with circulation,

information, outreach, and programming. The ideal candidate will serve as an exemplary

representative of the library to creatively and effectively promote the library’s mission and

services.

IV. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provides excellent customer service, including reference, reader’s advisory, technology

assistance

B. Plans and implements engaging programs for children, families, older adults

C. Performs circulation duties at service desk (check-out / check-in of materials, register

patrons for library cards, resolve patron issues)

D. Accurately shelves library materials, paying attention to detail and aesthetic quality

E. Stays informed of and promotes library services and programs

F. Reads and reviews new materials

G. Keeps current with trends in library science, programming, and outreach

H. Participates in the overall neatness of the library by performing light tidying tasks

I. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20