City of Boca Raton, FL
Library Assistant II PT - Events & Outreach Support
City of Boca Raton, FL, Boca Raton, Florida, us, 33481
Salary:
$20.94 - $24.00 Hourly Location :
Boca Raton, FL Job Type:
Part-Time Job Number:
04406 Department:
Recreation Services Division:
Program Services 61/21017 Opening Date:
09/05/2025 Closing Date:
9/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
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General Statement of Job The Boca Raton Public Library empowers our community to discover, connect, and create through quality collections and resources, information assistance, educational programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. The Boca Raton Library has four service centers - the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library. Under the direction of a Library Assistant II Lead Worker, a Library Assistant III, or a Librarian II, part time Librarian Assistant II positions are responsible for general functions of the library, which may include accounts, information, or library material assistance at the public desks, adult instruction, youth programs, or library promotion, outreach and events.
Essential Functions
Events and Community Engagement Section Accurately performs events and outreach services functions including In the Community programs for youth and adults, managing Story Walks and Little Free Libraries, library-wide programs such as Summer Reading, and participating in community awareness or partner events. Effectively uses email, phones, computers and printers, library software and calendars, library self-checks and scanners, meeting room technology, and the Mobile Library Van. Interacts helpfully with patrons to and answering questions about library materials, programs and services, in person, by email and on the phone. Develops engaging outreach programs, including story times, educational programs, community partner programs, and library card signups. Develops promotional materials for library programs, services, and awareness, including website banners, onsite monitor slides, posters and flyers, signs, and media. Assists with library-wide events and offers reading recommendations. Enforces the Rules of Conduct, library policies, and maintains order at the libraries. Does related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Library principles, methods, materials, and practices. Reader interests, books, and authors. Objectives of a public library. How the library is organized, including services, sections, shelves, aisles, and other library spaces. Basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including counting money and tracking number of uses. Skilled in: Reading and alphabetizing accurately to place materials in their proper order. Evaluating tasks and priorities to complete work accurately and efficiently. Significant skills in customer service. Significant skills in the use of email, cell phones, computers, software applications such as Outlook, peripheral devices such as printers, and searching in a library catalog, a database or the Internet. Ability to: Accurately sort and file materials alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically. Accurately shelve using the Dewey Decimal System and other organizational methods. Carefully handle library materials, using appropriate tools, containers and book carts. Assist patrons to locate materials and refer patrons to other appropriate assistance in the library. Establish and maintain working relationships with patrons, partners, and co-workers. Serve the public and interact with co-workers with honesty and integrity, addressing difficult situations with professional composure. Understand, follow, and explain policies and procedures, submit forms, and demonstrate steps using technology. Speak effectively and in a friendly manner to patrons at the front desk, on the phone, and during card signups, classes, presentations, or library events. Ability to express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary. Bend, stoop, twist, and reach to shelve or move a variety of library materials. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (60 college or university credits). PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience working with cash registers, computers, or other technology to assist customers at a front desk, or experience developing or presenting a class, program, or instruction preferred. Experience working in libraries, bookstores, educational or cultural organizations preferred. One (1) year experience working with the public. Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor's degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
Criminal Background Check Employment Verification
POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTION AND SCHEDULE: Events and Community Engagement Section
Must be available to work 20 - 25 hours per week including days, nights and weekends. The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY Part-Time Employees
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year
PAID LEAVE:
Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.
MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN:
Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds. 01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes No
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete.
Less than High School High School Diploma or GED Trade or Vocational School Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctoral Degree
03
What area of study is your education? 04
Have you attached proof (diploma or degree or unofficial transcripts) of highest education completed with your application?Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.
Yes No
05
How many years of experience do you have working in a library, bookstore, educational or cultural facility?
I have no previous experience 6 months but less than 1 year of experience 1 year but less than 2 years of experience 2 years but less than 3 years of experience 3 years but less than 4 years of experience 4 years but less than 5 years of experience 5 years or more
06
Please briefly describe any experience you have in working in a library, bookstore, educational or cultural facility. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history.NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A". 07
How many years of experience do you have working with the public or supporting public services?
I have no previous experience 6 months but less than 1 year of experience 1 year but less than 2 years of experience 2 years but less than 3 years of experience 3 years but less than 4 years of experience 4 years but less than 5 years of experience 5 years or more
08
Please briefly describe any experience you have in working with the public or supporting public services.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history.NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A" 09
Please select which section(s) of the library you are interested in working in. Please select all that apply.
Account Services Instructional Services Youth Services Events & Outreach
10
Are you available to work 23-25 hours a week, including days, evenings, weekends, and open holidays?
Yes No
11
If you replied "No" the above question, what days and hours are you available? Required Question
$20.94 - $24.00 Hourly Location :
Boca Raton, FL Job Type:
Part-Time Job Number:
04406 Department:
Recreation Services Division:
Program Services 61/21017 Opening Date:
09/05/2025 Closing Date:
9/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
U
General Statement of Job The Boca Raton Public Library empowers our community to discover, connect, and create through quality collections and resources, information assistance, educational programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. The Boca Raton Library has four service centers - the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library. Under the direction of a Library Assistant II Lead Worker, a Library Assistant III, or a Librarian II, part time Librarian Assistant II positions are responsible for general functions of the library, which may include accounts, information, or library material assistance at the public desks, adult instruction, youth programs, or library promotion, outreach and events.
Essential Functions
Events and Community Engagement Section Accurately performs events and outreach services functions including In the Community programs for youth and adults, managing Story Walks and Little Free Libraries, library-wide programs such as Summer Reading, and participating in community awareness or partner events. Effectively uses email, phones, computers and printers, library software and calendars, library self-checks and scanners, meeting room technology, and the Mobile Library Van. Interacts helpfully with patrons to and answering questions about library materials, programs and services, in person, by email and on the phone. Develops engaging outreach programs, including story times, educational programs, community partner programs, and library card signups. Develops promotional materials for library programs, services, and awareness, including website banners, onsite monitor slides, posters and flyers, signs, and media. Assists with library-wide events and offers reading recommendations. Enforces the Rules of Conduct, library policies, and maintains order at the libraries. Does related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Library principles, methods, materials, and practices. Reader interests, books, and authors. Objectives of a public library. How the library is organized, including services, sections, shelves, aisles, and other library spaces. Basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including counting money and tracking number of uses. Skilled in: Reading and alphabetizing accurately to place materials in their proper order. Evaluating tasks and priorities to complete work accurately and efficiently. Significant skills in customer service. Significant skills in the use of email, cell phones, computers, software applications such as Outlook, peripheral devices such as printers, and searching in a library catalog, a database or the Internet. Ability to: Accurately sort and file materials alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically. Accurately shelve using the Dewey Decimal System and other organizational methods. Carefully handle library materials, using appropriate tools, containers and book carts. Assist patrons to locate materials and refer patrons to other appropriate assistance in the library. Establish and maintain working relationships with patrons, partners, and co-workers. Serve the public and interact with co-workers with honesty and integrity, addressing difficult situations with professional composure. Understand, follow, and explain policies and procedures, submit forms, and demonstrate steps using technology. Speak effectively and in a friendly manner to patrons at the front desk, on the phone, and during card signups, classes, presentations, or library events. Ability to express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary. Bend, stoop, twist, and reach to shelve or move a variety of library materials. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (60 college or university credits). PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience working with cash registers, computers, or other technology to assist customers at a front desk, or experience developing or presenting a class, program, or instruction preferred. Experience working in libraries, bookstores, educational or cultural organizations preferred. One (1) year experience working with the public. Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor's degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
Criminal Background Check Employment Verification
POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTION AND SCHEDULE: Events and Community Engagement Section
Must be available to work 20 - 25 hours per week including days, nights and weekends. The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY Part-Time Employees
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year
PAID LEAVE:
Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.
MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN:
Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds. 01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes No
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete.
Less than High School High School Diploma or GED Trade or Vocational School Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctoral Degree
03
What area of study is your education? 04
Have you attached proof (diploma or degree or unofficial transcripts) of highest education completed with your application?Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.
Yes No
05
How many years of experience do you have working in a library, bookstore, educational or cultural facility?
I have no previous experience 6 months but less than 1 year of experience 1 year but less than 2 years of experience 2 years but less than 3 years of experience 3 years but less than 4 years of experience 4 years but less than 5 years of experience 5 years or more
06
Please briefly describe any experience you have in working in a library, bookstore, educational or cultural facility. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history.NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A". 07
How many years of experience do you have working with the public or supporting public services?
I have no previous experience 6 months but less than 1 year of experience 1 year but less than 2 years of experience 2 years but less than 3 years of experience 3 years but less than 4 years of experience 4 years but less than 5 years of experience 5 years or more
08
Please briefly describe any experience you have in working with the public or supporting public services.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history.NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A" 09
Please select which section(s) of the library you are interested in working in. Please select all that apply.
Account Services Instructional Services Youth Services Events & Outreach
10
Are you available to work 23-25 hours a week, including days, evenings, weekends, and open holidays?
Yes No
11
If you replied "No" the above question, what days and hours are you available? Required Question