The Sumter County Library System is seeking a full-time Library Associate 3. The position is based at The Villages Public Library at Pinellas, Wildwood, FL, and provides support for the five libraries located throughout Sumter County. The Library Associate 3-Outreach & Programming is a member of the Operations Team. This position reports to the Outreach & Program Coordinator. The successful candidate will possess an outgoing nature with excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills, confidently work independently or with groups, and be a passionate advocate for libraries.

Job Status: Full-time - 40 hours per week $18/hr

Your Impact

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

• Provide  excellent customer service.
• Participates in community outreach and programming.
• Plans and submits for approval topical, cultural, and entertainment programming      system-wide.
• Transport,  set up, and tear down outreach displays.
• Must be able to transport, set up, and tear down outreach displays.
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to customer privacy and custodianship of customer records.

• Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Must be able to work a schedule that may include a combination of days, evenings, and weekends.

• Must have strong customer service skills and ability to work well with diverse populations.

• Must possess and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Must have the ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely fashion.

• Must have the ability to travel throughout Sumter County.

• Must have valid Florida Driver’s License with current insurance and clean driving record.

• Must possess advanced proficiency using app-based devices, computers, printers, Microsoft Office Suite, and office equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move from place to place; lift, bend, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to (35) pounds such as outreach supplies, folding tables, boxes of books, etc. Must have the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods while maintaining professional focus. Must be able to work in confined spaces, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and climb.