Yavapai County, AZ is hiring: Library Coordinator (Part-Time) - Library District

Salary: $23.35 - $29.77 Hourly
Location : Congress, AZ
Job Type: Part Time - Non Exempt
Job Number: 202500368
Department: Library District
Opening Date: 11/18/2025
Closing Date: 12/1/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Role
This is a Part-time position approximately 12 hours per week.
Under minimal supervision, plans, administers, directs, and coordinates library activities, programs, volunteers, and services to patrons.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Assists and instructs patrons in locating library materials and information resources.
• Answers reference questions, places holds or requests inter-library loan materials on behalf of patrons.
• Performs circulation tasks including, but not limited to, registering new library cards, circulating library materials, filling holds, shelving, shelf-reading, weeding, and withdrawing library materials.
• Establishes programming for the library including, but not limited to, creating, planning, advertising, and executing for multiple audience types and levels.
• Assists walk-in patrons with other library needs.
• Creates circulation and cataloging reports as necessary.
• Interacts with Yavapai Library Network (YLN) staff to resolve cataloging issues related to the processing of library materials.
• Interacts with YLN member libraries' staff to resolve issues related to the circulation of library materials.
• Works with supervisor and the Yavapai County Librarian to develop and manage library collections based on collection needs, public demand, and YLN policies.
• Works with supervisor to recruit, train, and manage library volunteers.
• Where applicable, acts as liaison to organizations associated with the library and the local community.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant library, clerical, or customer service experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Other Skills
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Dewey Decimal Classification system.
• Reference materials and tools of research.
• Computer technologies, library databases, and software.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Customer service.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Utilize and help patrons with technology as well as learn new technologies.
• Effectively plan, organize, and meet required time deadlines.
• Oversee the work of volunteers in a courteous and businesslike manner.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and public library. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 7
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant library, clerical, or customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question