Community Library Specialist

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ABOUT THE POSITION

There is one full-time (37.5 hours per week) regular hire vacancy with the Marin City branch.

The Community Library Specialist (CLS) is a newly created position designed to support the development of diverse, community-focused programs and services across Marin City with a particular focus on reaching and supporting adults in the community. This role extends the reach of our branch, ensuring that all residents have access to library resources.

Under general supervision from the Librarian II, the adult services Community Library Specialist performs a variety of professional duties including general reference services for all ages, community outreach, programming for adult and teen patrons in Marin City, as well as assisting the Librarian II with maintaining the adult collections at the branch. The incumbent is expected to work independently and take a material role in library operations, in addition to performing related work as required.

This Community Library Specialist position in the Marin City branch will have a strong focus on building and maintaining community partnerships with local organizations. This includes developing programs and services to support the adult Marin City community in their lifelong learning pursuits. This position will also work in partnership with both the Children's Services Librarian I and the Makerspace Coordinator to provide programming for teens and adults that centers joyful learning, community centered empowerment and collective impact with community partners to inform the scope and direction of the work

Duties for the Community Library Specialist include:

• Building strong relationships with local organizations and community members.
• Developing and implementing responsive, inclusive programming that reflects community needs and interests.
• Attending community events to provide information about library services and conducting presentations to community groups.
• Assisting with developing informational and promotional materials, such as flyers, posters, and brochures for use at events.
• Tracking local community issues, demographics, and trends to proactively identify opportunities for responsive programming.

The weekly schedule for this position is:

Sunday 11:30 am – 5 pm

Monday 11:30 am – 8 pm

Tuesday 11:30 am – 8 pm

Wednesday 9:30 am – 6 pm

Thursday 9:30 am – 6 pm

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Please consider applying even if you are not interested in this current vacancy.

ABOUT YOU

The Highly Qualified Candidate

We’re looking for a self-motivated, service-minded professional who is energized by community engagement and committed to expanding equitable access to information. The ideal candidate thrives on building meaningful connections and understands how to translate community needs into responsive, inclusive services.

The strongest candidates bring:

• Experience assessing community needs
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confidence in public-facing work, including presentations, outreach, and community events
• A collaborative, partnership-oriented mindset with a track record of cultivating positive relationships across diverse communities

Bilingual skills in Spanish are desirable but not required.

Special Requirements: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Bilingual Testing/Certification: To be eligible for a bilingual differential, the successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Alisa Samuel at alisa.samuel@marincounty.gov.

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.