Youth Services Library Associate

Join the Durango Public Library as a Youth Services Library Associate and help create a welcoming space for kids and their families to grow. As part of our Youth Services team, you’ll help bring programs to life for children and teens, igniting a sense of curiosity and a love for reading. You’ll be at the heart of making our library an inclusive environment for everyone, while also reaching out to local schools to expand learning opportunities for students. As part of the larger library team, you’ll provide great customer service to patrons of all ages and support our community’s journey of lifelong learning.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with over 400 employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

What You’ll Do in This Role: 

• Assist library patrons by providing friendly and knowledgeable support.
• Handle circulation tasks, including issuing library cards, checking materials in and out, inspecting returned items for damage, managing holds, generating notices, and processing payments for fines and fees.
• Help patrons use library equipment, such as computers, printers, scanners, self-check stations, and photocopiers.
• Guide patrons in using electronic resources, including the library catalog, databases, and downloadable materials.
• Sort and shelve Library materials as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the library and its collection.
• Assist with program planning and implementation for children and teens, create displays, and be involved in essential support tasks that contribute to the overall success of our programs and services.
• Support library operations and patrons of all ages in a variety of settings.

You Have:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Experience and dedication to delivering high-quality customer service.

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Understand the purpose of a public library and are interested in learning the specifics of youth programming and library operations.
• Are thorough and attentive to detail, whether you are organizing materials, entering data, or managing library accounts.
• Are a reliable team player who also works well independently to complete tasks on time.
• Can switch between tasks easily, such as moving from technical support to assisting with a youth event.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Are a natural problem-solver who remains professional when helping patrons find solutions.

What We Can Offer You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. 
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan. 
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. 
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
• Free transit pass and family member discounts. 
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning. 
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.

To view the full Library Associate job description, click here.

Belong at the City of Durango: 

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. 

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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