Patron Experience Associate Substitutes - Jefferson County Public Library

Overview

We are seeking dynamic, customer-focused Patron Experience Associate Substitutes to provide frontline library service to the diverse and growing residents of Jefferson County and beyond. Helping people find the information they need – whether it be what to read next, how to download an e-book or how to find a job – is what we do all day, every day. If you're passionate about providing outstanding customer service, serving your community, and are ready to contribute to the Library's success, then this may be the job for you!

Substitutes support daily service delivery to library patrons in the absence of location Librarians and Associates. Substitutes are on-call, non-benefitted, temporary staff who may work at any of JCPL's library locations, the Call Center or the Bookmobile (Library To You) up to a maximum of 25 hours per week around their schedule. Schedules may be arranged in advance or for last minute needs.

Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, or holidays. Substitutes can accept or decline shift coverage around their schedule and their preferred location(s). Working as a Patron Experience Substitute can be a great opportunity to gain Library Experience to allow candidates to move into permanent, full or part
-time positions.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 02/23/26

Division
Library Division

Management Level
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours
25

Benefit Eligibility
This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

• CUSTOMER SERVICE:
  Provides information, referrals and reader’s advisory assistance to patrons in person, by phone, mail and via electronic means. Locates materials using manual and electronic databases in JCPL, other Library systems and/or other sources. Refers patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information. Advises patrons about on-line searching. Uses high-level customer service skills to determine patron needs. Creates a positive inviting atmosphere for all patrons.
  
  Addresses and resolves complaints from patrons or forwards to appropriate staff as necessary. Promotes and presents programs, classes, workshops both in the Library and off site. Advises and instructs Library patrons in using equipment necessary to access Library resources. May present programming training or classes to the public, both on or off site. Provides quality programs presented in their area of specialty, including off-site locations.
  
  Conducts Library tours and community outreach.
• CORE LIBRARY SERVICES:
  Participates with others in cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives. Under supervision, assists in the development and maintenance of instructional tools, databases and reader’s advisory materials. Routinely provides direct customer service. Assists with evaluating and maintaining the existing collection through recommendations and weeding of materials. Suggests program needs.
• Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS
  24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.

Substitutes are on-call, non-benefitted, temporary staff who may work at any of JCPL's library locations, the Call Center or the Bookmobile up to 25 hours per week. Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, or holidays. Substitutes can accept or decline shift coverage around their schedule and preferred location(s).

This is a non-benefit position. The starting pay for substitutes is $18.20 per hour. Patron Experience Substitutes work a flexible schedule up to 25 hours per week. This description reflects the current requirements for the role and is subject to change.

We encourage current students aspiring to careers in Library Sciences to consider this position for relevant work experience that is compatible with a full course schedule.