Full-Time Library Associate Youth In Carbondale

Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) is Hiring!

Join our team! We're looking for a customer-focused, Library Associate to support daily library operations and enhance services for our Youth community.

Position: Full-Time Library Associate - Youth - Carbondale Branch Library
Hours:  40 hours/week
Pay: $23.31-28.34/hour (based on library specific experience)
Benefits: We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; 401A and 457 retirement plans with employer match; employee assistance program; wellness reimbursement, and paid vacation, sick, and holiday time.

About the Role:
Join GCPLD and make a positive impact by supporting Youth services at our Carbondale Branch.

The Carbondale Branch Library is looking for a Youth Services Associate who enjoys the energy and occasional chaos of elementary and middle school-aged kids. This position will lead fun and meaningful activities, build relationships with young patrons, visit schools, and help kids see the library as a place where they belong. In addition to providing regular library services for patrons of all ages, this position's special focus is creating welcoming, creative, and engaging experiences for school-aged kids.  

In this role, you will:


Supports the Youth Services Coordinator with patron services, programming, events, and outreach. Performs storytime in the absence of the Youth Services Coordinator. May help plan and lead teen programs and teen outreach. May assist with juvenile and young adult collection maintenance.

Who You Are:
Customer-focused, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with patrons and coworkers.
Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage time effectively.
Comfortable working with diverse patrons of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Willing to learn, adapt to change, and take initiative.
We are seeking someone with full availability to be part of the weekend rotation and work one evening a week until 7pm.

Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year of clerical or customer service experience preferred, with proficiency in technology (Microsoft Suite, Apple products, and web browsers).
Associate's degree or higher is a plus, but not required.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills a plus

Why Work with Us?
GCPLD is a vibrant, community-driven organization with six branches. We're committed to fostering a positive work environment where employees feel empowered to learn, engage, and contribute.

Our Core Values:
Community: We connect, collaborate, and engage with our communities.
Inclusivity: We welcome and respect everyone.
Trustworthiness: We are honest, reliable, and accountable.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and uphold high standards.
Service: We are committed to providing exceptional customer service.

Our Mission: To connect our communities to a world of possibilities.
Our Vision: To be a trusted and valued resource for everyone in our communities.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Criminal background checks are conducted before the hiring of all GCPLD staff. Criminal background checks are also conducted before accepting all adult volunteers.