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Library Assistant

Salary

$18.03 - $19.23 Hourly

Location

Estero, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07627KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

08/15/2025

Closing Date

9/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

This position is based at the South County Regional Library - The South County Regional Library is currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation to update the building, expand public spaces, and install an automated materials handling system. The chosen applicant for this position will be assigned to another library location temporarily until project completion.

At the Lee County Library System, we do more than lend books — we build community. With 13 active branches, innovative resources, and impactful programs, we empower people of all ages to explore, learn, and connect.

If you’re passionate about public service, creativity, and helping others thrive, this is your opportunity to grow your career and make a real difference.

Why Join Lee County Library System?

+ Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and community engagement

+ Work in a 13-branch system serving a diverse and growing population

+ Deliver programs, services, and resources that inspire learning and lifelong curiosity

+ Support access to books, technology, and opportunity—for everyone in our community

About Lee County, Florida

Located in beautiful Southwest Florida, Lee County is a growing region known for its white-sand beaches, active lifestyle, and welcoming communities. Home to over 800,000 residents, it’s a great place to live, work, and grow your career. With excellent schools, recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life, Lee County offers the perfect blend of work and play.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Library Assistant, you’ll play a vital front-line role in creating a positive library experience for our patrons. You’ll support daily operations b y assisting with circulation tasks, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring materials are accurately shelved and accessible.

Your responsibilities may include:

+ Checking materials in and out and assisting with holds and returns

+ Issuing and updating library cards and patron records

+ Providing friendly and helpful customer service at the circulation desk

+ Assisting patrons in locating materials and navigating basic library services

+ Sorting, shelving, and shifting library materials to maintain organized collections

+ Operating self-check machines, computers, copiers, and other library equipment

+ Collecting fines and fees and preparing daily deposits

+ Preparing reports, ordering supplies, and ensuring materials are in good condition

To succeed in this role, you’ll need strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with a team, and a commitment to providing inclusive service to a diverse community. You should be comfortable engaging with patrons of all ages, including children, teens, and those who speak languages other than English. Initiative, creativity, and flexibility are key—along with a willingness to grow and learn.

Spanish language skills are a plus.

Education, Experience, Licensing

You must have a mix of education and work experience. This means:

+ A combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED

+ One year of fast-paced, professional customer service or related experience

Preferred:

+ Two or more years of education beyond high school

+ Three or more years of customer service experience

+ Prior library experience

+ A valid Florida Driver’s License

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

+ Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly

+ Schedule includes variable hours with evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays

+ Employees may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another library location based on system needs

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

This position is 80 hours bi-weekly; hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays. Are you available to work this schedule?

+ Yes

+ No

02

What is your highest level of education completed? (Select all that apply. Be sure to include this experience in the Education section of your application.)

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Some college coursework

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ Currently enrolled in a Master’s program (Library/Information Science)

+ Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science or related field

+ PhD

+ None of the above

03

How familiar are you with library services or operations? (Select all that apply. Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Very familiar – I have worked in a library

+ Somewhat familiar – I have volunteered or frequently used library services

+ Not familiar – I have not worked or volunteered in a library setting

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Please select all Lee County Library branches where you would be interested in working:

+ Bonita Springs Public Library 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

+ Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914

+ Captiva Memorial Library 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva, FL 33924

+ Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library 3095 Blount Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916

+ East County Regional Library 881 Gunnery Road N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

+ Fort Myers Regional Library 2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

+ Johann Fust Community Library 1040 West 10th Street, Boca Grande, FL 33921

+ Lakes Regional Library 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919

+ North Fort Myers Public Library 2001 N Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

+ Northwest Regional Library 519 Chiquita Blvd. N, Cape Coral, FL 33993

+ Pine Island Public Library 10701 Russell Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922

+ Riverdale Public Library 2421 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905

+ South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero, FL 33928

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Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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