The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Librarian at the Sunset Library. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one evening shift per week and one weekend shift per month.

Who we are

Community Services

The Community Services Department enhances the quality of life in Chandler through a vast provision of diverse and affordable educational and recreational experiences. We create community through people, parks, and programs. From connecting people to lifelong learning through community libraries to providing at least one Neighborhood Park per square mile of residential development to make play accessible for all ages. Our employees drive every decision, every innovation, and every aspect of our department culture to make Chandler a premier community.

Library

Chandler Public Library inspires intellectual discovery, creative entertainment, and life-long learning through robust information resources that connect communities to a world of knowledge and new ideas.  As a system of four libraries serving all geographic areas of the community, with a collection of nearly 500,000 books, DVDs, and a wide variety of digital resources, we bring people, information, and ideas together to read, learn, connect, and succeed. Our libraries continually reflect on patrons' current and emerging needs, and we choose to advance literacy and champion inclusive learning experiences for all people by fostering accessibility and embracing new technologies.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking an individual to coordinate and oversee assigned library services and programs, ensuring high-quality service to library patrons. This position will serve as the Youth Services Librarian and will supervise a team of Library Specialist programmers.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

Minimum qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or related field; and

• 3 years of paraprofessional library experience, including one (1) year of previous supervisory experience; and 

• Arizona State Teaching Certification and Arizona State School Library Endorsement required, depending on assignment; and 

• A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science

• Experience working in early literacy, children's programming, and/or teen programming within a public library setting

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.  A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months, should another position become available.