Careers

Youth Outreach Professional

The Lycoming County Library System seeks a Youth Outreach Professional to provide mobile library service to children and youth across Lycoming County. Primary responsibilities include driving a mobile library to public locations and institutions across Lycoming County, providing library service on the vehicle, and coordinating a schedule of weekly stops throughout the year. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills, the ability to work with children, demonstrable computer efficiency, strong organizational and time management skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.

 

Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be aware of the physical demands of the position (see job description). A valid PA driver’s license and a clean driving record are required. Driving experience with larger vehicles is recommended. Coursework or experience in Library Service is preferred.

 

This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week with a wage of $18-21 per hour plus benefits. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, however, daily start and end times vary seasonally depending on the outreach vehicle schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Karen Confer electronically at kconfer@jvbrown.edu. Review of applications will begin on May 16, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate has an anticipated start date no earlier than mid-July 2025, contingent on return of clearances.

 

Find links to the application form and job description below:

  

Public Service Assistant II

The James V. Brown Library seeks a customer-oriented, energetic, and technology-savvy full-time Public Service Assistant II (PSA) to join our team. This position serves as the front line of customer service at the Library and provides warm, friendly, efficient, and effective support to Library users. The successful candidate will be able to excel in a fast-paced environment and multi-task. Must train and certify as a U.S. Passport Acceptance Agent. This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week with a wage of $14-$16/hour, plus benefits. The weekly schedule for this position is as follows:


Mondays, 9am – 5pm
Tuesdays, 11am-7pm
Wednesday, 9am-5pm
Thursdays, Off
Fridays, 10am-6pm
Saturdays, 8:30am-4:00pm
Sundays, Off


Please submit a completed application form, cover letter, and resume to Karen Confer electronically at kconfer@jvbrown.edu. Review of applications will begin on Friday, December 20, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate has an anticipated start date of January 2025, contingent on return of clearances.

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