Librarian III Adult and Multicultural Programs

Librarian III Adult and Multicultural Programs

Salary

$2,295.91 - $2,735.83 Biweekly

Location

500 McKinney St.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39878

Department

Houston Public Library

Division

HPL - PROGRAMS

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Customer Experience

Section: Systemwide Programs

Location: 500 McKinney

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8:00am - 8:pm Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

HPL is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Librarian III for Adult and Multicultural Programs. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Adult and Multicultural Programs, the successful candidate will be responsible for diverse, equitable, inclusive public programs geared toward adult, senior and multicultural populations. The successful candidate will have exceptional customer service and communication skills, be adept at managing multiple programs and collaborating with internal team members on delivery and measurement of program success. The person must have experience handling substantially complex and varied administrative functions, be skilled at managing confidential matters and information of a highly sensitive nature. Attention to the diverse specific and unique needs of the program populations served is required.

Essential job duties for the Librarian III-Adult and Multicultural Programs include:

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and deliver quality library programs for adults, seniors, and multicultural communities that are responsive to community needs including virtual and live programs and events.
• Plan for multicultural events, authors/speakers, and programs.
• Develop methods to gauge community interest and respond to community needs for programs.
• Function as liaison to community groups and organizations, promoting and coordinating library programs and events.
• Cultivate, develop, and nurture community, vendor and/or partner relationships, including external library program performers, visiting authors and other program providers.
• Work in collaboration with highly dynamic stakeholder teams within the organization and externally.
• Establish objective program performance measurements using library industry analysis, customer feedback, and best practices to evaluate and monitor program effectiveness and impact to the community.
• Manage the allocation of assigned budget and monitor expenditures.
• Respond to inquiries, requests, and complaints as directed.
• Perform administrative work to include financial documents, agreements, purchase requests, volunteer coordination, maintaining statistics and reporting.
• Plan and lead regularly scheduled systemwide meetings for Adult Services and/or Multicultural Programs.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate program planning staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Adult and Multicultural Programs Administration Manager or Systemwide Programs Deputy Assistant Director.
• May require some evenings and weekends (Saturdays).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires stooping and bending; lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three (3) years of library experience are required, including one (1) year of management experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid driver license and compliance with the City of Houstons policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Prefer applicants with;

• Experience with library, community, non-profit or government program management.
• Strong coordination and program planning skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with high level of attention to detail
• Effective collaboration and networking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with and in diverse populations.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks/projects
• Ability to work independently to complete tasks/projects.
• Ability to identify and prioritize opportunities in ambiguous contexts
• Possess demonstrated leadership skills and experience supervising and evaluating staff.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 23

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-1472.

If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-1472 (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current Houston Public Library employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Masters of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) ?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of library experience do you have?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

How many years of verifiable supervisory experience do you have, including staff, support staff, or volunteers?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year - less than 3 years
• 3 years - less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• No experience

06

Briefly describe your supervisory experience with staff, support staff, and /or volunteers (If you indicated that you do not have experience, please put N/A)

07

Please indicate your proficiency level in Microsoft Word & Excel, and Internet Research.

• Beginner (ex: create basic documents and/or spreadsheets with limited experience with other functionalities)
• Intermediate (ex: insert page breaks, header/footer, and/or generate auto-calculating and basic cell formatting)
• Advanced (ex: insert table of contents, generate tables, create mail merge and/or conditional formatting, table formatting, sort/filter cells, cell data validation/ consolidation)
• No Experience

08

Please indicate how many years of experience you have with library programming, including planning, implementing, and marketing local author programs:

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

09

Briefly describe your related experience with library program creation and coordination of local author programs:

10

Please indicate the languages, which you are fluent (read, write, and speak). Check all that apply:

• English
• Spanish
• Chinese
• Vietnamese
• Arabic
• French
• Other Languages
• I am not bilingual

11

How many years of experience do you have with developing partnerships and conducting outreach to the community?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more
• No experience

12

Do you have a valid/current driver license?

• Yes
• No

13

Briefly describe your experience developing partnerships and conducting outreach to diverse populations in the community. (If you indicated that you do not have experience, please put N/A)

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/