Community Engagement Librarian

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LIBRARIAN – Full Time

Position Description

This position is responsible for the planning, development, execution, evaluation and promotion of adult programs including building relationships with diverse sectors of the community and integrating library services and resources into programs and initiatives within a community-led framework. Acts as a liaison with the community and coordinates the development of system-wide adult outreach opportunities and programs that respond to community interests and needs. The major areas of responsibility include producing adult cultural and educational programs, to assist with the coordination and dissemination of publicity for library programs and services and to build community engagement and partnership development. The Community Engagement Librarian will provide direct service to the public with regularly scheduled service desk duty assignments.

Candidate requirements

As the ideal candidate for this position you will hold a Masters of Library and Information Science Degree and have one year to eighteen months of related experience in the coordination and implementation of community-oriented adult library outreach programs, special services and/or the promotion of library services and programs. You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and good organizational and interpersonal skills with a working knowledge of technological applications including Internet, electronic databases, standard office computing software, social media tools. The successful candidate will be required to work at any of the Fort Erie Public Library locations on a varied schedule which includes evenings and Saturdays. This is a full-time permanent, 35 hours per week, union position. The rate of pay is $31.19-$32.82 per hour and includes benefits and pension plans.

Offers of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate providing at their own expense, a current, satisfactory criminal reference check prior to commencing employment. The Fort Erie Public Library only accepts electronic applications and does not process paper submissions. We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

At the Fort Erie Public Library, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We strive to maintain an inclusive, anti-racist, and equitable workplace that promotes diversity, accessibility, and mutual respect. We encourage individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, as well as individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, gender, and sexual identities and expressions, to apply