Community Outreach Specialist II; Pop-up Library Services

Position: Community Outreach Specialist II (Pop-up Library Services)
Location: Sarasota

## Community Outreach Specialist II (Pop-up Library Services)
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R20932
** Department:
** Libraries and Historical Resources
** Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
** Are you passionate about connecting people with resources that make a difference? Sarasota County Libraries & Historical Resources is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist II to expand access to library services through adult literacy initiatives, community outreach, and engaging programs for all ages. In this role, you'll build partnerships with local organizations, deliver technology instruction, and bring library resources directly into the community using the County's outreach vehicle.

If you enjoy working with diverse populations and creating meaningful community connections, we'd love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate has experience in adult education, adult literacy, community outreach, or planning and coordinating community events. Bilingual skills in Spanish or another language are preferred, along with experience collaborating with social service agencies, nonprofits, or community organizations. Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills are essential, as is proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications to help plan, manage, and evaluate programs.

Starting pay is $56,139.20 annually.
** Apply today!**#
** About the Position
** In this role, you will be responsible for...
** Community Outreach:
*** Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, County departments, and local agencies.
* Plan and deliver outreach programs, technology instruction, and library services for diverse audiences throughout Sarasota County.
* Operate the Pop-up Library vehicle, including transporting materials, loading/unloading book trucks, and visiting community locations.
* Manage and maintain the Pop-up Library collection to support community needs.
* Identify opportunities to expand outreach services and increase community engagement.
** Customer Service:
*** Provide exceptional customer service to library users, volunteers, staff, donors, and community partners.
* Promote library resources, literacy programs, and services through presentations, outreach, and community engagement.
* Support adult literacy initiatives by providing educational resources and recommending materials, including those for English language learners.
* Develop reader-focused collections and at-home learning kits to encourage lifelong learning.
* Respond to inquiries and partner communications with professionalism, courtesy, and timely follow-up.
** Administration:
*** Assist with circulation activities, including check-in/check-out, holds, billing, and missing materials.
* Track and compile program and service statistics to support reporting and planning.
** Staff Development:
*** Participate in cross-training and support the training of team members.
* Attend professional development opportunities to stay current on library services and best practices.
* Contribute to the planning and achievement of the Outreach Services team goals and initiatives.#
** About the Schedule
***
* Work Hours:

*** Full-time, 40 hours per week.
* Must be available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
* Employees may be assigned to different library locations throughout the system based on operational needs.
* This position requires flexibility to work a variety of schedules, including days, evenings, weekends, and occasional split shifts, rotations, on-call assignments, or emergency response coverage.
* As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.*#
** About You
**** To be considered for this role, you
** must
** have the following:
*** Associate degree in Communications, Education, Planning, Library and Information Science, or a related field
*** and
* ** 2+ years of related work experience.
* ** OR:
** Bachelor’s Degree (
*…