Internship Coordinator #W0574

Title: Internship Coordinator #W0574

State Role Title: Library Specialist II

Hiring Range: $26.52 per hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: The Library of Virginia

Location: The Library of Virginia

Agency Website: https://www.lva.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional experience in the administration of programs in a library, school, museum, or similar organization required.
• Experience in library, scholarly, or community programming, particularly in collaborative teams for events and visiting groups is desirable;
• Knowledge of Virginia & US history and government;
• Knowledge and experience using social media in a library, school, museum, or similar organization;
• Excellent listening, networking, and communication skills;
• Strong technology skills;
• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced environment and adapt to change;
• Excellent program coordination and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems, to plan effectively, and to communicate both orally and in writing with supervisors and other staff members;
• Ability to handle day-to-day office details while also planning programs several years in advance;
• Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out projects and direct the work of others.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to employment.

Additional Considerations

Considerable knowledge of history, public history, library science, museum studies, or a related field preferred;

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Marjorie McGregor

Phone: 804-338-9034

Email: marjorie.mcgregor@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.