Part-Time Library Technician - Reference​/Teen Programming Assistant - John P. Holt Brentwood Library

Seeking candidates for a Part‑Time Library Technician I – Reference/Teen Library Programming Assistant at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library, Brentwood, TN

The City of Brentwood seeks a customer‑service‑minded professional with excellent attention to detail to join its team as a Library Technician I serving in a Reference/Teen Library Programming Assistant role at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library.

Starting pay for this position is $18.55/hour plus a $1,000 annual Transportation Supplement (paid over 26 pay periods) and up to a 5% salary increase after successful completion of the six‑month probationary period. The position will remain posted until filled.

The John P. Holt Brentwood Library provides access to over 165,000 books and other materials, including audio books, DVDs, music CDs, and online resources. With the mission of being a vibrant and engaging community center for lifelong learning and the arts, the Library continues to be an eclectic resource available to the City of Brentwood community. Situated in a beautiful park setting and bordered by a walking trail and arboretum, the library is known as the crown jewel of the city.

Applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule of 20 to 29 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends.

• Assist patrons in finding library materials and information.
• Provide reference, reading, and technology assistance, including help with library software, public computers, mobile devices, eBooks, and online resources.
• Perform patron account services and assist patrons with library equipment and study room reservations.
• Help prepare for and support teen programs, visual displays, and library‑wide special events.
• Assist with collecting statistics and promoting library programs and services to the community.
• Assist with opening and closing the library building and support other staff projects as needed.

• Has strong organizational, technical, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrates integrity and a genuine eagerness to assist patrons.
• Has a positive attitude and treats others with respect.
• Values lifelong learning and the opportunity to enrich others’ lives.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Brings a friendly, approachable attitude to the role.
• Enjoys working with teens and supporting engaging library programs.

High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred. At least one year of experience teaching or leading children and teens is required. Library experience is preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Candidates should also have excellent public service skills, good general education, and the ability to communicate effectively with library patrons of all ages and skill levels.

Physical requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines and perform tasks that may require exerting up to fifty pounds occasionally and up to twenty‑five pounds frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary to medium work.

Data conception:
Ability to compare and judge functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal communication:
Ability to speak and/or signal to convey information, give assignments or directions to co‑workers or assistants.

Language ability:
Ability to read varied informational documentation, write reports with proper format and grammar, and speak with poise, voice control, and confidence in English.

Intelligence:
Ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles, make independent judgments, and acquire knowledge related to the role.

Verbal aptitude:
Ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials, explain procedures and policies, and follow verbal and written instructions.

Numerical aptitude:
Ability to use basic mathematical formulas, add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, determine percentages, time and weight, and apply statistical inference.

Form/spatial aptitude:
Ability to inspect items…