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Headquartered in Doylestown, the Bucks County District is made up of 12 member libraries, including the seven-branch Bucks County Free Library system.

The District Consultant provides advisory services and assistance to member library leaders and boards in a wide variety of areas. This includes but is not limited to board and director responsibilities, library management, policy development, strategic planning, managing Friends groups, children’s services, fundraising, marketing, and advocacy.

The ideal candidate will be a generalist who brings expertise across all aspects of library operations. In addition to one-on-one consultations, the District Consultant regularly leads meetings, develops and delivers training sessions, and produces documents, from reports to grant applications to press releases. This job requires a candidate with a track record for communication excellence in all formats and strong social skills.

The best fit for this job will be a resilient person who thrives on change, shifts gears comfortably, and is able to power through uncertainty by applying analytical thinking, creativity, and research skills to solve problems as they arise. This is an FLSA exempt position.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a Master’s degree in Library Science.
• Seven years of progressively responsible public library experience, including two years direct staff supervision.
• Must have current driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation or ability to travel among many library sites.
• Applicant must provide on date of hire the following three required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Record Check; PA Child Abuse History Clearance; and FBI fingerprint-based background check.

Schedule: Full time 40 hours per week. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Compensation: $66,360 – $72,393 DOQ

Benefits: Medical and dental for self with 10% premium payment. Vacation, sick, and personal leave and eleven paid holidays. 403b plan, with a 5% match after one year. Life insurance equal to annual pay. Employee assistance program. BCFL reserves the right to cancel or change benefits at any time.

Apply By:  October 30, 2020; however, applications are reviewed and candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis

To Apply: Links to job description and job application are below. Job application provides opportunity to upload a cover letter and résumé, and complete a supplemental questionnaire and pre-employment testing. Pre-employment testing consists of four tests:  basic skills test, customer service, Word 2016, and computer and Internet knowledge test (about 60 minutes for all four).

Job Description                        Job Application

We are continuously accepting applications for part-time Customer Service Associates. Interviews are scheduled when openings are anticipated. 

We currently have several part-time openings at the Bensalem, Langhorne, and Levittown branches.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, expert with technology, and loves helping other people. You will greet, direct and provide information to library users and perform a variety of tasks related to managing user accounts and library materials. With the library system’s RFID combined with self-check, staff are empowered to move out from behind a check-out desk and deliver higher levels of customer service. If you are energized by change and new challenges, this position will be a good fit for you.

You’ll resolve problems and negotiate solutions with library users. You will be comfortable and capable promoting the library’s programs and services, using and demonstrating library resources and software in all formats, including computers, tablets, Smartphones and gadgets. Only candidates who are able to stream and download library ebooks onto iPads and other devices will be considered.

This is a physically demanding position that requires continuous standing, walking, bending, and crouching as well as lifting heavy items on a daily basis. This is a non-exempt bargaining unit position.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of customer service experience
• Some college and familiarity with public libraries is a plus.
• Must provide or obtain at own expense the PA Child Abuse History Clearance, the PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI fingerprint background check.

Schedule: Indicate on the job application whether you are interested in 16 or 20 hours per week. Both schedules require the ability to work a variable schedule that includes any hours the library is open, including one to two evenings per week. All schedules for the upcoming month are provided two weeks prior to the start of the month.

Compensation: $17.68 per hour probationary rate; $18.22 per hour regular rate

Apply By:  For current openings, apply by January 9, 2021; however, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications are continuously accepted for all libraries and schedules and interviews scheduled depending on anticipated openings.

To Apply: Links to job description and job application are below. Job application includes an opportunity to indicate which BCFL libraries you are interested in working as well as which schedule(s) you prefer. You will also upload a cover letter and résumé, and complete a supplemental questionnaire and pre-employment testing. Pre-employment testing consists of four tests:  basic skills test, customer service, Word 2016, and computer and Internet knowledge test (about 60 minutes for all four).

Job Description         Job Application

Once you begin the application, you won’t be able to save it.

Make sure you have complete information about your prior employment and education. This includes dates, names, addresses, and other contact information. You’ll be asked to verify that you can perform the essential duties of the job, so it’s important to review the job description before you start.

All positions require that you upload a letter of interest as part of the application. You can use any standard word processing software or file format, such as .doc, .docx, and .pdf. Your letter of interest should summarize why the job appeals to you and provide highlights of your qualifications and experience.

For many positions, a resume is optional. A resume may not substitute for the job application.

After you’ve successfully submitted the application, you’ll receive an e-mail confirming that the library has received it.