Job Description
ABOUT US At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity: The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district that operates ten branch libraries. in Marin under the authority of the Board of Supervisors. It provides public library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax and Novato. The Marin County Free Library is an innovative and dynamic civic institution that is committed to providing exceptional services to a community that cares deeply about the library and encourages the library to assume a critical role in supporting the community to be resilient, equitable, and progressive. MCFL is committed to racial equity and the inclusion of those with multiple perspectives and backgrounds in our decision making. ABOUT THE POSITION There is one full-time (37.5 hours per week) regular hire vacancy with the Marin City branch. The Community Library Specialist (CLS) is a newly created position designed to support the development of diverse, community-focused programs and services across Marin City with a particular focus on reaching and supporting adults in the community. This role extends the reach of our branch, ensuring that all residents have access to library resources. Under general supervision from the Librarian II, the adult services Community Library Specialist performs a variety of professional duties including general reference services for all ages, community outreach, programming for adult and teen patrons in Marin City, as well as assisting the Librarian II with maintaining the adult collections at the branch. The incumbent is expected to work independently and take a material role in library operations, in addition to performing related work as required. This Community Library Specialist position in the Marin City branch will have a strong focus on building and maintaining community partnerships with local organizations. This includes developing programs and services to support the adult Marin City community in their lifelong learning pursuits. This position will also work in partnership with both the Children's Services Librarian I and the Makerspace Coordinator to provide programming for teens and adults that centers joyful learning, community centered empowerment and collective impact with community partners to inform the scope and direction of the work Duties for the Community Library Specialist include: Building strong relationships with local organizations and community members. Developing and implementing responsive, inclusive programming that reflects community needs and interests. Attending community events to provide information about library services and conducting presentations to community groups. Assisting with developing informational and promotional materials, such as flyers, posters, and brochures for use at events. Tracking local community issues, demographics, and trends to proactively identify opportunities for responsive programming. The weekly schedule for this position is: Sunday 11:30 am - 5 pm Monday 11:30 am - 8 pm Tuesday 11:30 am - 8 pm Wednesday 9:30 am - 6 pm Thursday 9:30 am - 6 pm The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Please consider applying even if you are not interested in this current vacancy. ABOUT YOU The Highly Qualified Candidate We’re looking for a self-motivated, service-minded professional who is energized by community engagement and committed to expanding equitable access to information. The ideal candidate thrives on building meaningful connections and understands how to translate community needs into responsive, inclusive services. The strongest candidates bring Experience assessing community needs Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Confidence in public-facing work, including presentations, outreach, and community events A collaborative, partnership-oriented mindset with a track record of cultivating positive relationships across diverse communities Bilingual skills in Spanish are desirable but not required. Special Requirements: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment. Bilingual Tes