Librarian I/Librarian II presso City of Mission Viejo, CA

About the Department

City of Mission Viejo Invites Applications for

Librarian I

$29.99 - $43.62 per hour

Librarian II

$31.26 - $48.20 per hour

APPLY BY: 3:00 P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025

SEARCH SCHEDULE: Online applications must be completed & submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the filing deadline. NeoGov will reject all applications started prior to 3:00 p.m., but not submitted by 3:00 p.m. No exceptions will be made to the closing deadline. Please plan accordingly.

The first round of Zoom interviews is scheduled for some time during the week of November 3, 2025.  Only one date will be available for an applicant to attend.   The City will not accommodate applicant scheduling requests for alternate dates.  It is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly when you apply.

CHECK US OUT!

Do you have a passion to build connections, develop partnerships, promote library programs, and develop outreach strategies?  If yes, we are looking for you!

The City of Mission Viejo is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a Librarian in the Library & Cultural Services Department. This is a “hands-on” working position that will be responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, implementing, analyzing and evaluating library services and programs; and providing complex professional and technical library services to the community.

Appointment of an applicant to fill the one (1) vacancy may be made from either the Librarian I or Librarian II classifications and the selection will be based on the applicant that most closely meets the requirements of the position and best suits the particular needs of the City of Mission Viejo.  

THE POSITION:

Currently, there is one (1) full-time vacancy in the Library & Cultural Services Department.  This position is scheduled to work either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and one late shift per week from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the City including evenings and weekends as needed for programs. This is an FLSA non-exempt position and is entitled to overtime. 

The eligibility list established during this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time or temporary Librarian I or Librarian II vacancies.

Position Duties

Your Impact as a Librarian Assigned to Community Engagement: 

• Assists with regular programs and special events.
• Directs and participates in the compiling and analysis of library activity reports and statistics.
• Designs, plans, coordinates, promotes, and implements ongoing and special programs for all ages in the library and in the community.
• Responds to community feedback and suggestions as it pertains to programs and community engagement.
• Assists in developing marketing materials both in print and online for library programs and services.
• Regularly attends outreach events to promote library programs and services.
• Assists in developing and maintaining partnerships with other community groups and local schools.
• Provides tours for outside groups, including schools.
• Plans and implements the Summer Reading Program for all ages.
• Works with teen and adult volunteers on a variety of programs and projects.
• Maintains statistics and prepares reports as they pertain to programs and outreach.
• Interprets and applies library policies and procedures for customers, staff, and community groups.

• Assists and participates in the evaluation, selection, acquisition, retention, discarding, or special handling of library materials. 
• Provides Readers’ Advisory services for patrons.
• Maintains a liaison with other librarians in the community; attends professional meetings, workshops and other conferences; performs special readings and research to remain abreast of current library practices.
• Maintains a liaison with other groups in the community and helps coordinate library services with other services to the same target groups.
• Provides staff support to higher-level classifications. 
• Serves as in-charge Librarian as needed.
• Assists in circulation activities as needed.
• Participates in and/or prepares employee performance evaluations as required. 
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Applicants are encouraged to review the entire Librarian I and Librarian II  job description by visiting the City’s website at https://cityofmissionviejo.org.

YOUR TEAM

The members of the Mission Viejo Library & Cultural Services Department are passionate and dedicated to enriching the lives of their community through literature, art, resources, and programs. They are looking for someone with the same commitment to service and team spirit to cultivate strong ties between library staff and the community we serve.  

The Mission Viejo Library serves over 190,000 total cardholders and circulates over 835,000 items annually. Cultural Services hosts hundreds of classes and provides dozens of programs throughout the year. The Department is passionate about welcoming all members of our community to engage in lifelong learning, literacy, and artistic endeavors.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience working with the public in a library setting.
• Experience with logistics planning and marketing for large events and programs.
• Experience coordinating and maintaining volunteer and/or staff schedules.
• Proactive thinker with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Flexible self-starter who is enthusiastic, open to new ideas, and works independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to work collaboratively with community members and partner organizations is crucial.

Other Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Librarian I: Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in library science or a related field.  No experience required.

Librarian II: In addition to the above, two (2) years of related experience.

License:

A driver’s license is not required, but the employee must be able to arrange for reliable and timely transportation to offsite facilities and public outreach events to complete essential functions.