ADULT SPECIALIST

Full Time
St. Louis, MO 63108
$35,385 a year
Posted
Job description
Schlafly Adult Specialist
St. Louis Public Library


St. Louis Public Library’s Schlafly Branch is seeking an Adult Specialist. The Library values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a forward-thinking and customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis. If you enjoy connecting with people and sharing information, and attending interesting and creative events, the Adult Specialist position may be the job for you!


The Adult Specialist is someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and thrives working independently as well as collaboratively. This position is responsible for executing innovative and equitable programs and services to foster a strong and diverse community and promote connections. The role requires someone who can manage numerous complex projects at once and act as an ambassador for the library during programs and outreach activities.


Schlafly Library’s ideal candidate is someone who is enthusiastic and creative to help us in our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis.


In this role you will:
  • Facilitate routine projects and unique programs for the library.
  • Represent the Library at outreach events in the community
  • Assist in processing meeting room applications and scheduling branch activities.
  • Create library displays and recommended booklists.
  • Assume supervisor duties of the Department or Branch as needed.
  • Provide assistance for customers via face-to-face and telephone interactions.
  • Provide technology assistance to patrons.


You will need to be:
  • Friendly, outgoing, and able to build relationships at all levels.
  • Able to speak publicly in order to execute unique and exciting events.
  • Passionate about the mission of public libraries and making a difference in our community.


You will need to have:

  • One to two years related Library experience and/or training; or a Bachelor's Degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Customer Service experience
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Computer Skills


You will earn:

  • Competitive salary range starting at $35,385
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
  • Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Schedule

Mon. & Tues.: 8:45-5:15; Wed. & Thur.: 11:15-8:15; alternating Fri. & Sat.: 8:45-5:15, one Sunday a month; subject to change.

About SLPL:

St. Louis Public Library is a true urban library, representing the historic center of the St. Louis region: the City of St. Louis. With its roots in the mid-1800s, St. Louis Public Library has a long history of innovation and service, a large and historic collection including rare books and extensive special collections, and a diverse and dedicated staff. Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library makes an enormous investment in technology annually to keep them state of the art. We operate 16 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles. These range from the magnificent Central Library – one of the world’s great public libraries – to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities. St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission. Outreach into our varied communities, marketing the Library’s remarkable strengths, and working with civic and cultural partners to benefit St. Louisans are all closely held values and goals at the Library.


About Schlafly:

  • Built in 2002
  • 25,000 square feet
  • Collection size approximation is 42,000 items (includes children’s, adult, and international language materials)
  • 1 quiet room/study room
  • 3 meeting rooms (one auditorium, one multi-purpose room & one smaller conference room)


About the neighborhood:

Schlafly is located in the bustling Central West End, an exciting and diverse residential neighborhood with people of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic classes. The neighborhood is located between St. Louis University and Forest Park, and forms one of the largest regional centers of employment with the combination of the medical campus, nearby universities, and the Cortex Innovation Community.

To apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please visit slpl.org, click on the Careers link, and submit your application with your cover letter and resume. Thank you!


Mon. & Tues.: 8:45-5:15; Wed. & Thur.: 11:15-8:15; alternating Fri. & Sat.: 8:45-5:15, one Sunday a month; subject to change.

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