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Library Outreach Associate

Salary

$20.19 - $23.18 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Part-Time Not Benefit Eligible

Job Number

07775KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

12/16/2025

Closing Date

1/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

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 Outreach Associate, you’ll support mobile and community-based library services by:

+ Providing friendly and helpful service to library patrons of all ages through mobile outreach and off-site programs.

+ Assisting with planning and delivering library programs and outreach activities for children, teens, and adults.

+ Working with community partners and organizations to promote library services and resources.

+ Helping patrons with reference questions and readers’ advisory using print and digital materials.

+ Assisting patrons and community members with electronic resources, technology, and internet use.

+ Supporting the development and upkeep of outreach and deposit collections.

+ Representing the library system at outreach events, community programs, and off-site meetings.

+ Assisting with Talking Books and Home Borrower Services as needed.

+ Organizing, shelving, and transporting library materials for outreach activities.

+ Loading, unloading, and setting up books, supplies, and displays for outreach events.

+ Driving outreach vehicles and traveling throughout the county to community locations.

+ Working in office and outdoor settings, including various weather conditions.

+ Working occasional evenings and weekends for outreach programs and special events.

Position Details and Work Environment:

+ A typical week includes supporting Talking Books and Books-by-Mail services, as well as assisting the mobile outreach team.

+ Duties may include preparing outreach deliveries for deposit collection locations and working at various off-site community outreach locations.

+ Most work hours are scheduled during the daytime, Monday through Friday.

+ Occasional evening and weekend hours are required when outreach events and programs need staffing.

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

Minimum qualifications:

+ A combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or two years of college coursework

+ Two years of customer service or closely related experience

+ A valid Florida Driver’s License

Preferred qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

+ One year of experience in a library setting

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Part-time, 40 hours bi-weekly, with variable hours that may include evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays

Location Flexibility: Employees may be reassigned temporarily or permanently to other locations in the system based on operational needs

Team Culture: You’ll be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and outstanding service—both to the public and to one another

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 40 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? (Be sure to include this experience in the Education section of your application.)

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Some college coursework

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor’s Degree

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

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

+ PhD

03

How many years of library or related experience do you have? Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 3–4 years

+ 5+ years

04

Which of the following tasks have you performed in previous roles? (Select all that apply) Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

+ Assisting patrons or customers in person

+ Answering questions and providing information or advice

+ Helping individuals use technology or electronic resources

+ Organizing and setting up materials or displays

+ Traveling to off-site locations for events or programs

+ Planning or assisting with community programs or events

05

Which type of library role are you most interested in?

+ Youth Services

+ Reference

+ Adult Services

+ Cataloging and Technical Services

+ Circulation Services

+ Outreach Services

06

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

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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