OUTREACH SPECIALIST - RFT
The St Louis Public Library is seeking an Outreach Specialist to provide digital and information literacy to Seniors as well as help to run the Library’s Excel Adult Online High School program.
The person in this role will be part of a flexible and patient team of staff who are committed to delivering library services to residential senior living facilities, senior community centers and adult day care facilities. Your role on the team is to engage seniors by helping them become proficient users of current mobile and digital technologies while also helping them explore the Library’s digital resources.
The Library’s scholarship-based Excel Adult Online High School program provides the opportunity for people to earn a high school diploma. The Outreach Specialist is instrumental in promoting and running the program.
Our ideal candidate is someone who would enjoy working with the Senior population to facilitate lifelong learning, has strong digital skills to share, and shares a passion for promoting literacy in all its forms.
In this role you will:
Provide digital literacy services to the senior population at outreach locations
Participate in community outreach events to promote the library and increase knowledge and understanding of the Library’s services and resources
Assist with the implementation of Excel Online High School, including processing applications, responding to inquiries, interviewing applicants, awarding scholarships, monitoring progress, and promoting the program
Develop and implement enrichment and literacy programs at outreach locations
Represent the Library at monthly Literacy Roundtable meetings and contribute to regular team discussions regarding Library services, customer assistance, and other topics
You will need to be:
Friendly, outgoing, and able to build relationships at all levels.
Strategic and patient about assisting customers with different levels of proficiency in using Library resources
Capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from customers and staff
Flexible, positive, and willing to work with staff and colleagues to successfully overcome challenges.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
You will need to have:
Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university; or two years related library, teaching or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree with experience in literacy training and/or adult education preferred.
Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills.
Personal vehicle for outreach use.
You will get:
- Competitive salary range starting at $38,835/annually
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis
- Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses
- Professional development
Schedule
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 5:00 with occasional evenings and Saturdays as needed.
About SLPL:
St. Louis Public Library is a true urban library, representing the historic center of the St. Louis region: the City of St. Louis. With its roots in the mid-1800s, St. Louis Public Library has a long history of innovation and service, a large and historic collection including rare books and extensive special collections, and a diverse and dedicated staff. Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library makes an enormous investment in technology annually to keep them state of the art. We operate 15 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles. These range from magnificent Central Library – one of the world’s great public libraries – to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities. St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission. Outreach into our varied communities, marketing the Library’s remarkable strengths, and working with civic and cultural partners to benefit St. Louisans are all closely held values and goals at the Library.
About downtown St. Louis:
Central Library is located in downtown St. Louis, and is surrounded by other notable architecture and cultural destinations. Central is also within easy walking distance of many great restaurants, sports stadiums (Cardinals and Blues - whose archives are housed at SLPL) and entertainment venues.
To apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org, click on the Careers link, and submit both your cover letter and your resume with your application.
Thank you!