Librarian

Job Description:

Librarian

Description

Job Announcement

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.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment

• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community

• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays

• 3 medical plans to choose from, along with dental and vision coverage

• Accrue 130 hours of paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual

• Accrue 96 hours of paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual

• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break at the end of the year

• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match

• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation

• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive

• Professional development opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part-time employees

• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

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.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here .

Closing Date/Time: 11/23/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$68,993.60 - $100,027.20 Annually