Davis - Yolo County Library - Librarian I/II Early Learning Coordinator

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/jobs/2679858/librarian-i-ii-early-learning-coordinator

Close Date
Continuous

Salary
Librarian I: $46,490 - $56,509 Annually

Librarian II: $57,293 - $69,640 Annually

Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one regular, full-time Librarian position at the Yolo County Library.  The candidate selected for this position will be assigned to Youth Services at the Mary L. Stephens – Davis Branch Library and will work with a team of professionals, paraprofessionals and community members to deliver quality services to children ages 0 to 8 in the City of Davis,  and the West Yolo region. The position will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating system-wide, local and County wide programs and outreach services to families and youth of all ages, with a focus on early childhood literacy for children 0-5 years old.

Services include managing a wide range of diverse family programming, play area, after-school enrichment activities, building partnerships with other youth serving agencies and supporting grant funded services through First 5 Yolo, family resource centers and other community based     organizations. Yolo County Library follows a youth development model of service and a collaborative culture of inclusion and community engagement. Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural environment is highly desired.

Applicants that are currently in the last semester of their Master of Library Science or Library Information Services degree program  are welcome to apply.  However, any offer of employment will be contingent upon proof of completion of the degree program. 

In addition to the qualifications listed in the online application, the ideal candidate will be community oriented, enthusiastic about promoting the library to a broader audience, able to engage new technologies, adept at managing grants, capable of being the person in charge of a branch and genuinely enjoy serving a diverse population base. Fluency in languages other than English is highly desirable. All Library staff in this class are expected to provide direct service at any branch. Incumbents in this position are required to work regular evening and weekend hours.

Ideal Candidate
 The ideal candidate will be a community-oriented professional who is bilingual in Spanish, Chinese, Russian or Korean, though other languages may also be desirable. The candidate should be enthusiastic about promoting the library to a diverse community and reducing barriers to access. The candidate must show a broad understanding of, and demonstrate support for, diversity, equality, and equity for everyone in the community. They must also show a commitment to maintaining equitable, inclusive, and respectful environments so that every person in the organization has the opportunity to reach their full potential and is valued for their unique qualities and contributions. Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural environment is highly desired. The candidate will utilize their multilingual and multicultural knowledge and experience to not only perform their duties, but also to appropriately serve the community in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming.

Yolo County Library
 The Yolo County Library Advisory Board has proclaimed: "No matter where you come from, everyone is welcome at Yolo County Library." The Yolo County Library is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces all spoken and signed languages, all races and ethnicities, all religions and creeds, all gender identities, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all immigrants and refugees, and all abilities and disabilities.

The candidate selected will be placed at the Librarian I or II level depending on their background and experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority.  The salary range for each classification level is as follows: