Barista - Library Specialist, Smoky Hill

Are you a dependable and detail-oriented person who thrives on creating welcoming, positive experiences
, whether you're crafting a cappuccino or helping a patron find just the right book? Do you enjoy working as part of a collaborative team that adapts quickly to meet community needs?

Arapahoe Libraries is seeking a Blended Barista/Library Specialist for the Smoky Hill Library to deliver outstanding service both behind the café counter and on the library floor. You'll provide friendly café service, maintain high food safety standards, and spend part of your shift working as a Library Specialist, helping patrons access library services and resources. If you're passionate about people, learning, and teamwork, this role offers the best of both worlds.

As part of the Smoky Hill Library team, this hybrid position blends café service with library support to create a seamless and engaging patron experience
. You'll prepare quality beverages and food, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and manage transactions accurately. On the library floor, you'll assist patrons with materials, technology, and programs, always with patience, empathy, and professionalism. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and finds fulfillment in helping others.

• Greet and connect with every patron to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• Take orders, process payments, and manage cash drawers with accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and serve beverages and food items according to recipes, presentation, and safety standards.
• Maintain café cleanliness and organization, following health and sanitation guidelines.
• Restock supplies, manage workflow efficiently, and follow opening and closing procedures.

• Welcome visitors, assist with library accounts, and provide advisory and reference support.
• Help patrons with technology questions, including e-resources, devices, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain library collections through shelving, merchandising, and display creation.
• Promote library resources, programs, and events, connecting patrons with opportunities to learn and engage.
• Keep current on library services, technology, and trends to provide informed, proactive assistance.

• Participate in committees, projects, and library-wide initiatives that support community engagement.
• Assist Friends of the Library volunteers and support related cash-handling activities.
• Contribute to displays and promotional efforts that enhance the patron experience.

Customer Service and Communication: You're friendly, professional, and genuinely enjoy connecting with people
. You listen actively,
communicate clearly, and help patrons feel seen and supported.

Reliability and Attention to Detail: You're dependable, organized, and take pride in doing things accurately and efficiently
, whether balancing a register or setting up a display.

Resilience and Adaptability: You stay calm under pressure, pivot smoothly when priorities shift, and handle challenges with a positive attitude.

Teamwork and

Collaboration:


You value teamwork
, share knowledge freely, and contribute to a respectful, cooperative work environment.

Equity-Focused Perspective: You welcome diversity, foster inclusion, and serve all patrons with empathy and fairness.

Alignment to ALD Core Values: You embody collaboration, equity, and innovation in your daily work and interactions.

• One year of customer service experience.
• Intermediate technology skills…