Librarian - Adult Services

Description

THE POSITION
We invite you to join the high performing team at the Town of Prescott Valley, serving as our Adult Services Librarian within the Prescott Valley Public Library. The Adult Services Librarian position focuses on designing and implementing engaging programs for adults, developing and maintaining a diverse and responsive collection of materials, and delivering high-quality library services that support the educational, informational, and recreational needs of the community.If you have a desire to serve the community in which you live, we encourage you to apply.

Examples of Duties

In this position you will:

• Serve in a leadership capacity to develop, implement, and evaluate library collections, services, and programs for the Adult Services Department.
• Promote the use of library resources through instructional tours, special activities or programs, and community contacts.
• Write grants to secure funding and resources to support the library's mission, programs, and services.
• Supervise staff and act as Person in Charge during absence of library leadership.
• Collaborate with other Town and Library departments.
• Oversee library subscriptions and maintain online calendars.
• Develop and update procedure manuals.
• Train staff on library operations and services.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Prepare activity reports and compile data, statistics, and inventory records
• Select, recommend, and purchase library materials; communicate and coordinate purchase with vendors; identify and remove materials to be withdrawn in assigned area.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to enhance library services .

Typical Qualification

Needs to have/ be:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or closely related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a public library.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background.

• Working knowledge of principles and techniques of selecting and managing a library collection.

• Skill in promoting a culture of teamwork and communication by working in collaboration and treating coworkers with respect and dignity and maintaining an open mind to diverse voices and ideas.

Compensation:

The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.

The salary range is $66,456 to $93,038.

The expected hiring salary is $66,456 to $69,778

Closing Date: August 4th @ 5 pm
Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer

Supplemental Information

The Town of Prescott Valley-The Cooler Side of Arizona

The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)

Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.

A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town Values

Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.

Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.

Benefits for a full-time regular, employee:

The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• General Leave: 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional
• Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
• Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
• Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield

• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

Closing Date/Time: 8/4/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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