Bookmobile Outreach Associate (Library Assoc)

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Bookmobile Outreach Associate (Library Assoc)

Salary

$50,646.98 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Non Civil Service

Job Number

NCS07537

Department

Public Library

Opening Date

12/09/2024

Closing Date

12/16/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

This is a non-Civil Service position located in the Nashville Public Library. The Bookmobile Outreach Associate supports the NPL mission of inspiring reading, advancing learning, and connecting our community by coordinating and developing bookmobile scheduling, providing exceptional customer service internally and externally, and performing a variety of professional library duties. The position requires a strong level of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, dedication, and commitment to serving students and educators at MNPS. May provide technical direction and training to paraprofessional staff, volunteers, MNPS school librarians, students, and educators. Other duties as assigned.

Limitless Libraries (LL) is the groundbreaking partnership between the NPL and Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), whose goal is to improve student access by enhancing school libraries; sharing resources; and providing access to high quality books, online resources, and other learning materials.

A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.

Typical Duties

• May serve as backup driver for the bookmobile

• Some night and weekend work to support programming and outreach events

• Serves as an ambassador for LL by building relationships with MNPS charter and nontraditional schools, community organizations, and educational agencies

• Assists with rotating the books in the bookmobile collection; including walking, standing, bending, and lifting objects that weigh 20-50 pounds

• Assists with circulation duties: including pushing and pulling carts of books

• Prepares, plans, and presents age-appropriate library programs during scheduled bookmobile events

• Creates displays, signs, and social media posts to promote LL and Bookmobile services via social media

• Assists children and young adults with reference questions and reader’s advisory

• Functions as the person-in-charge in absence of the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

*Additional library, customer service, or similar public service experience may be considered in lieu of education

REQUIRED LICENSES:

Valid "Class D" Driver's License

*Must obtain an “F” (Drive for Hire) endorsement prior to offer of employment.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master’s degree in Education or related field

• Experience driving a recreational or larger vehicle

• Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance practices

• Extensive customer service experience with 2 years in library services

• Fluent bilingual language skills

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  02

  If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below. If none, answer "n/a".

  03

  Do you have a valid Class "D" Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have a valid Driver's License with an "F" endorsement?

• Yes

• No

  05

  How many years of library, similar public service, or customer service experience do you have?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

• Five years

• Six years

• Seven years

• Eight years or more

  06

  Briefly describe your library, similar public service, or customer service experience. If no experience, answer "n/a".

  07

  Briefly describe any general vehicle maintenance practices you have. If none, answer "n/a"

  08

  Are you bilingual?

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• No

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  List languages and level of communication.

  Required Question

Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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