| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Salary | $25.87–$38.27 Per Hour |
COMMUNITY RESOURCE SPECIALIST (Associate Librarian) - Range 12 / AMEA
Salary
$25.87 - $38.27 Hourly
Location
Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2026-00618
Department
Library
Division
Library Community Resources
Opening Date
09/23/2026
Closing Date
10/2/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT: Library
HOURS OF WORK: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
LOCATION: 3600 Denali Street
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Support patrons of the Anchorage Public Library to facilitate increased access to community resources, health care, employment, behavioral health supports and housing. This is accomplished by providing information, navigation, outreach, and activities to patrons in the library in partnership with community agencies to maximize service delivery. Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with services to vulnerable populations. Oversee volunteers recruited from restorative justice programs. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and four (4) years of library clerical and/or technical experience.
OR
Associate's degree in Library Science or a related discipline and two (2) years of library clerical and/or technical experience.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Library Science or a related discipline and library experience.
All applicants must possess and/or complete:
Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.
Additional Important Information
Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.
If selected for hire, the applicant must be capable of bending, stooping, stretching, lifting boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, pushing fully loaded book trucks, and standing for up to four (4) hours at a time.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-Verify-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected candidate to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from the date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected candidate and must be accomplished before beginning work. Effective October 1, 2026, the processing fee will increase to $50.00.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicants Alaska Drivers License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Drivers License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process:
Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.comwebsite to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The Government Jobs website and applicants profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the Government Jobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
Retirement:
Employer Paid Benefits:
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicants qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the Work Experience section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
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Are you a current Municipal employee?
03
Are you a current Municipal employee and a member of the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union?
04
Which of the following best describes your level of completed education?
05
How many years do you have in library clerical and/or technical experience?
06
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska drivers license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
Required Question
Employer Municipality of Anchorage
Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605
Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone (907) 343-4442
Website http://www.muni.org/jol