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Youth Services/Young Adult Library Associate

The Lee County Library System is seeking an enthusiastic, community-minded individual to join our team as a Youth Services/Young Adult Library Associate at the Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Library.

In this vital role, you will plan and lead creative, engaging programs both inside the library and at outreach locations for young adults, children, and their families. The ideal candidate is imaginative, team-oriented, and committed to excellent customer service, with a passion for connecting with a diverse community and supporting lifelong learning.

About the Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Library

Opened in April 1974, the library is named in honor of Jupiter Hammon, the first published African American author, and Paul Laurence Dunbar, the first widely acclaimed African American poet in the United States. Deeply rooted in its namesake community, the Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Library partners closely with local organizations to meet the unique needs of its patrons. At Dunbar, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do as we work together to make a meaningful impact.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead engaging programs for children both in the library and at outreach locations.
• Supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Assist with special events and library-wide initiatives.
• Create vibrant displays to promote books and library events.
• Support collection development through material selection and maintenance.
• Provide reference and readers' advisory assistance to library users of all ages using both print and digital resources.
• Assist patrons with electronic devices, internet access, and online tools.
• Deliver friendly, inclusive, and responsive customer service to a diverse community.
• Manage routine supply requests and prepare purchase orders.
• Generate reports and contribute to ongoing library improvement efforts.
• Operate a variety of library equipment, including computers, self-check machines, copiers, and cash registers.
• Knowledge of literature for children and teens is preferred.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree or completion of two years of college, along with at least two years of customer service experience.
• Experience planning and leading programs for children is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• A positive, adaptable attitude and a strong commitment to serving the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of related library experience.
• Experience with planning and presenting programs to children and teens.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: This position requires 80 hours bi-weekly, with varying hours and days, including evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Benefits

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

Health Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Medical Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

Optional Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

Short-Term Disability

Sick Leave Pool

Flu vaccinations

Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

Financial Savings/Management Programs

Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

Employee Leave Benefits

Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Leave

Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

Family and Medical Leave

Military Family & Medical Leave

Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.