Library Assistant II - Outreach Services - Part-time ID-1003

Job Description
Are you passionate about connecting with your community and creating meaningful experiences? Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual to join our team as a Part-Time Library Assistant II in Outreach Services.
At CPL, we believe in making room at the table for everyone, creating vibrant hubs inside and outside our buildings that are full of energy and opportunity. The Outreach team delivers on our mission to educate, empower, and connect our community through dynamic, high-quality services to children, teens, and adults. If you’re ready to make a difference, grow your skills, and be part of a forward-thinking library system that values relationships, creativity, and community — we’d love to meet you
What We’re Looking For:
Live Chat Support, $40/hr, Weekend, Remote, No Degree Live Chat Support, $45/hr, Part-Time, Remote, No Degree Remote Data Entry, $42/hr, Evening/Night Job, No Experience Remote Data Entry, $40/hr, Evening/Night Job, No Experience Live Chat Support, $40/hr, Remote, Entry Level, Part-Time Remote Live Chat, $45/hr, College Student, No Experience Virtual Assistant, $42/hr, Remote, No Experience, Evening Remote Phone Job, $40/hr, Part-Time, College Student Friendly Remote Live Chat, $45/hr, College Student, No Experience Live Chat Support, $40/hr, Weekend, Remote, College Student Remote Data Entry, $45/hr, No Degree, Night Shift Evening Virtual Assistant, Remote, $45/hr, No Experience Remote Customer Support, $50/hr, Night Shift, No Degree Virtual Assistant, $42/hr, Remote, No Experience, Evening Data Entry, $45/hr, Remote, Night Job, No Degree Live Chat Support, Remote, $40/hr, Night Shift, College Student Virtual Assistant, Remote, $35/hr, Part-Time, Night Shift Remote Data Entry, $40/hr, Part-Time, No Degree Required Virtual Assistant, $40/hr, Weekend, College Student, Remote Virtual Assistant, Remote, $42/hr, Weekend, No Experience Remote Moderator, $40/hr, College Student, Weekend Job Live Chat Support, $50/hr, Remote, Night Shift, No Degree Phone Job, $35/hr, Remote, No Degree, Part-Time, Weekend Data Entry, Remote, $40/hr, Evening Job, No Degree Data Entry, Remote, $42/hr, Evening Job, No Degree Virtual Assistant, $40/hr, Evening, Remote, College Student Virtual Assistant, $40/hr, Remote, No Degree, Night Job Virtual Assistant, $40/hr, Remote, No Experience, Evening Remote Live Chat, $45/hr, College Student, No Experience Remote Phone Support, $45/hr, Evening, No Experience Required Remote Data Entry, $42/hr, Evening/Night Job, No Experience Remote Moderator, $40/hr, Part-Time, Weekend, No Degree Live Chat Support, $45/hr, Part-Time, Remote, No Degree Customer Support, $42/hr, Remote, Evening, No Experience Customer Support, $50/hr, Night Job, Remote, No Experience Virtual Assistant, $40/hr, Weekend, Remote, No Experience Remote Live Chat, $50/hr, College Student, No Experience Virtual Assistant, $42/hr, Remote, No Experience, Evening Data Entry, $40/hr, No Experience, Remote, Weekend Job Phone Job, $45/hr, Remote, Night Shift, No Degree
  • Outgoing, engaging, and ready to dive into a fast-paced, people-first environment.
  • A natural communicator with excellent customer service and organizational skills.
  • Resourceful, dependable, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks.
  • A team player who also thrives working independently.
  • Excited about promoting literacy, sharing technology, and delivering innovative programs that inspire and educate.

 


In This Role, You’ll:
  • Work closely with a supportive and passionate team.
  • Help bring library services directly into the community.
  • Engage with people of all ages through creative programming and outreach events.
  • Represent CPL with positivity and professionalism as you build relationships with peers, partners, and patrons alike.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Delivering high-quality off-site services and programs to children, teens, and adults through visits with daycares, schools, senior facilities, and community locations.
  • Able to provide story times and craft kits, STEM/STEAM activities, create displays, and promotional materials.
  • Verbally communicate library services, programs, and events.
  • Maintain the collection and provide circulation assistance with shelving, updating patron information and library cards, placing holds, discards, and donations.
  • Drive city and library vehicles, check for and report vehicle operational issues, and replenish fuel.
  • Assist staff in setting up outreach events, including tents, tables, lawn games, and library resources.
  • Mentor and instruct library volunteers to provide community outreaches.
  • Work at an assigned library branch when needed.
  • Prepare reports and records.

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Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires one year of college in liberal arts or library science or any equivalent combination of education and customer service experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months related, full-time equivalent library or customer service experience. Six months’ public library experience preferred.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards depending on the department.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.


Preferred Qualifications
Six months of public library experience is preferred but another library, youth development, or STEM/STEAM experience will be considered.
Experience or interest in developing programs and activities for children, tweens, and teens.
Experience or interest in developing activities connecting with our aging population.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.

An in-basket exercise may be administered to the candidates selected for an interview.

The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library, if and when a need arises.

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Overall Physical Strength Demands

 

Overall Physical Strength Demands
H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.
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