Floating Library Assistant

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Do you have a passion for libraries and the resources they provide? Do you long to leave a lasting impact on the community? If so, start your career with this entry-level position! Sarasota County libraries are not just about books. Our award-winning library system (11 branches, historical resources, and a new mobile library!) offers extensive collections where people of all ages can find their hobbies, their histories, their music, art, and culture.

As a Library Assistant for our Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library you will stand as the direct point of contact for customers, resolving routine questions, or problems, and referring more complex issues when necessary. All employees participate in setting unit, library, and system goals, contribute to decision making and evaluate the teams progress. Many Voices, One Team. This part-time position starts out paying $18.00/hr with countless opportunities for both growth and development, and an understanding that we love to promote from within! Apply today and know that you will be taking the first step towards a long-term career in the library system.

About the Position In this role you will be based out of the Osprey Library but will substitute in Libraries, Info. Central and Historical Resources to provide direct services to customers and responding in person, by phone and email, to routine questions or requests for assistance. You will support co-workers in daily operations and will remain informed of Libraries and Historical Resources initiatives and programs. For further information on job responsibilities, see below.

Implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by internal and external customers, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy. Keep abreast of developments, new trends and innovations in libraries. Provide assistance at service desks and to other sections as needed. Represent Sarasota County to library users. Assist users in locating, selecting and using resources as well as operating library equipment and technology. Sort and shelf materials and maintain an orderly arrangement of materials. Monitor physical condition of materials and recommend repairs or de-selections. Promote the materials collection through displays and other methods for the library collection. Participate in continuing professional development of self and others, to acquire relevant understanding skills. Work with library staff to develop a team oriented workplace.

About the Schedule Work Hours: Part-Time, 20 hours per week. Must be flexible and available 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., based upon business needs. Due to floating between library locations, your schedule will vary and can be discussed during the interview process.

About You Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent education. Valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire. Preferred (“Bonus”) Qualifications:

One year of experience in a clerical or customer service environment, preferably in a library setting. Bilingual in Spanish. Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else Starting Pay: $18.00/hr Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.) 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits: Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information. Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​ A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.