Librarian I

The City of Winter Haven is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our library team as a Librarian I. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of our library, ensuring efficient service to patrons and maintaining a welcoming environment for learning, discovery, and research. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for assisting library users.

If you’re passionate about equitable access to information, cultural preservation, and the evolving role of libraries in the community, we invite you to bring your talents and dedication to our team.

• Job Title: Librarian I
• Category: Full-Time
• Application Closing Date: April 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Salary and Benefits:

• $21.99 Per Hour Minimum
• Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
• 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
• Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services

Essential Job Functions:

Assists patrons in the use of print materials, equipment and technologies, offers basic technical assistance, troubleshoots computer problems, assists in navigating the Internet, locates databases in order to help patrons use library resources. Locates materials, answers questions, requests materials through ILL, and refers patrons to outside resources and collections when appropriate in order to provide information services to patrons. Maintains current awareness and use of emerging information and library technologies. Promotes library collections and services through presentations, programs and displays. Maintains statistical information on collections and services. Responsible for advanced assignments within the operation of the library. Teaches classes and workshops. Leads, trains and supports staff. Helps implement library goals, policies and procedures. This is not intended to be an all inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public library functions.
• Knowledge of reference tools and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with library patrons and fellow employees.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Completion of two years of college and two years of library experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.

Special Requirements:

• Absence of non-prescribed controlled substances in the applicant’s system as verified by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

• Must have the physical ability, strength and flexibility to perform the essential job functions in the work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

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