Library Technician - Read with Ripple

The anticipated hiring range is $20-$23/HR

The City of Richmond Public Library (RPL) seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking person to join its team as a Part-time
Temporary
Library Technician - Read with Ripple. The incumbent will be a self-motivated individual who is a self-starter, excellent communicator and listener, team player, problem solver, and most importantly, exudes exceptional customer service. The selected candidate will join a dynamic team of individuals focused on providing excellent, prompt, and accurate services to both external and internal customers while achieving the following mission:
Inform, Enrich, Empower.

This position is a part-time (20 hours/week) role at RPL. This position will work under the direct supervision of the Read with Ripple Program Coordinator and in close collaboration with the RPL Youth Service Coordinator.

This class supports the Read with Ripple Program. As assigned, work may include data gathering, basic analysis, developing recommendations, and reports. May assist senior analytical staff and supervisors/managers; serving as a liaison to functions outside of the department, updating and maintaining databases; recommending changes, drafting language, and ensuring dissemination of same, ensuring program functions and events are coordinated as structured.

The position requires a professional and engaging approach to literacy work. Incumbent will work closely with literacy partners from schools to daycares across the city. Position requires the ability to build and maintain relations with volunteers and professionals. Experience managing volunteers is desired. May represent RPL at meetings.

The Richmond Public Library is committed to becoming an employer of choice AND we are dedicated to the growth of our workforce. We value our employees and seek to attract and retain the best.
We are also committed individual, professional growth! The selected candidate will have the opportunity to attend applicable training and educational workshops.

• Will support the Read with Ripple Program as directed by the Program Coordinator
• Develop, implement, and support program services for Read with Ripple
• Aid, update, and develop program materials, including lesson plans as approved by the Program Coordinator
• Collaborate with supervisor in the selection of Read with Ripple books and materials
• Assist Program Coordinator in recruiting and scheduling volunteers for book distribution, reading, and related activities
• Work with supervisor to develop and provide materials for parents and children to support reading at home
• Work with childcare centers and other community partners to organize reading and book distributions
• May participate in library-wide committees or projects

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

• The individual can independently perform a variety of tasks in support of a program, operation, or work unit.
• Responsibilities include coordinating, planning, and implementing a program component within a specialized program profession or area (Read with Ripple).
• The position serves as a principal program support resource, regarding processes and procedures applicable to the program.
• Under general supervision, positions in this class receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Individual has some knowledge of Early Literacy and/or Child Development skills and concepts.
• The individual is comfortable using computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• The individual knows how to use standard office equipment. The individual can follow the City Library’s procedures and policies.
• The individual can demonstrate skills on excellent customer service, great interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. The individual will assist in training volunteers.

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED
• One year of public library related support or…