If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Hiring Range: $21.75 to $24.08 per hour depending on qualifications and experience Our City of Olathe libraries are vibrant community-centered organizations committed to fostering learning, creativity, and engagement. We offer a wide variety of resources, services, and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. We are seeking a creative and energetic Library Programming Specialist to join our team and help shape our programming efforts to inspire and connect with our patrons. The primary functions of the Program Specialist are to provide front-line assistance, programming, and outreach for library customers of all ages, especially teens. The successful candidate is enthusiastic about supporting our teen customers along their journeys of discovery, connecting them to information, creating inspiring programming, and helping support the management of the Teen Zone gaming computers and consoles. This position will support library outreach events, including driving the Mobile Outreach Vehicle. For more details, review the full job details and requirements below. The Library Programming Specialist performs front-line assistance, programming, and outreach for library customers of all ages. They connect with library customers along their journeys of discovery, inspiring personal and community growth through life-long learning while demonstrating a passion for assisting others and displaying an innovative approach in connecting library customers to information. Key Responsibilities Provides efficient, courteous public service to a diverse customer population and presents a positive library image in attitude, appearance, and duty performance; demonstrates a passion for assisting others and innovatively connecting library information to customers. Plans and implements exceptional library programming to meet the objectives of the library and community; actively engages with the community by representing the library at outreach events and programs held off-site. Collaborates as an effective team member with staff and volunteers with a whatever-it-takes work ethic and an excellent customer service attitude, providing information and resources to customers; maintains appropriate confidentiality in customer and staff interactions. Performs specialized computer functions requiring advanced technical skills; troubleshoots equipment and facility issues, resolving minor problems independently and reporting larger concerns appropriately. Assumes responsibility as the professional in charge of the building and service area, overseeing staff, monitoring library activities, delegating responsibilities, enforcing library policies, securing the building, and ensuring smooth operations. Qualifications Experience: Three years of customer service experience in library services is required.. Education: A bachelors degree in library science is required. Experience can substitute for education. Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required. Language: Proficiency in verbal and written English language is required. The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didnt happen by accident. It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. Setting the standard for excellence in public service is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do. Olathes quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selvesmentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible. If youre looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.
