Part-time Customer Experience Associate

Part-time Customer Experience Associate

Salary

$18.85 Hourly

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2026-07143

Department

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

The part-time Customer Experience Associate performs basic reference services, collection maintenance, writing or presenting programs and/or customer service assistance or programs to children of all ages and their parents/caregivers. Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience. Maintains appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds. May serve as person on duty as assigned.

Due to the nature of library operations, the employee may be required to work evenings and on weekends.

The physical demands consist mainly of moving from one work location to another, sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and squatting, using standard office and library equipment on an ongoing basis, and may be required to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds and push loaded book trucks weighing up to 50 pounds.

The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superiors approval.

Examples of Work

• Performs all borrowing, information services, readers advisory, reference duties performed in face-to-face, virtual and outreach settings.
• Designs, delivers, promotes, and facilitates programs, activities, and events in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Depending on assignment, may:
• Integrate literacy practices into customer interactions whenever possible to help develop literacy skills.
• Engage with customers to deliver youth services and connect customers to collections, programs, and other services in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Engage with customers to deliver adult services and connect customers to collections, programs, and other services in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Select, organize, and manage adult programs presented by internal and external experts in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Supports the overall mission of the library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience.
• Keeps abreast of changing technology and demonstrates proficiency in the Library Technical Competencies.
• Actively seeks and utilizes feedback, ideas, and recommendations from staff, customers, and community members regarding library programs and services.
• May serve as person on duty as assigned.
• Required to work public service floor.
• Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds.
• Operates standard office and library equipment such as personal computers using work processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, cash registers, copiers, fax machines, microfilm and microfiches equipment, and calculators.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of library procedures, techniques, and policies.
• Knowledge of the Librarys organization, operation, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of library resource materials and reference sources.
• Ability to perform all borrowing, information services, readers advisory, reference duties performed in face-to-face, virtual and outreach settings.
• Ability to design, deliver, promote, and facilitate programs, activities, and events in libraries, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Ability to engage with customers to deliver adult and/or youth services and connect customers to collections, programs, and other services in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Ability to select, organize, and manage adult and/or youth programs presented by internal and external experts in the library, virtually and at outreach engagements.
• Ability to use computer databases including computerized catalog and circulation systems.
• Ability to interview and gather data.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to develop, organize and conduct training sessions and workshops.
• Ability to gather information from customers and effectively respond to their complaints and inquiries.
• Ability to understand and apply library techniques, methods, and procedures including classification systems.
• Ability to provide customer service in a library setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to review library materials and recommend purchases.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to compile and interpret statistical data.
• Ability to accept feedback and modify service delivery to better meet departmental and system goals.
• Ability to prioritize to achieve results within established deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and to provide services in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner.
• Ability to operate standard office and library equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, cash registers, copiers, fax machines, microfilm and microfiche equipment, and calculators.
• Depending on assignment, must have ability to travel between various locations to meet the assignments of the position.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A Bachelors' degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Experience in education, retail, or library support work is preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

This position pays $18.85 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

• Yes
• No

04

This is a part-time position. Are you interested in working part-time?

• Yes, I am interested in working part-time.
• Yes, I am interested in working part-time or full-time.
• I am interested in full-time employment only.

05

Which area of Jacksonville library branch location would you prefer?

• Eastside
• Westside
• Northside
• Southside
• Downtown/Vicinity
• Any Location

06

Do you have a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university? You MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

• Yes
• No

07

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

08

Experience in education, retail, or library support work is preferred. Do you have this type of experience?

• Yes
• No

09

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

10

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

11

This position will work with Adults or Youth. Please advise on preference:

• Adults
• Youth
• No Preference

12

What is your preferred age group to work with?

• 0 - 11
• 12-18
• Adults

13

If you answered 0-11 or 12-18: What is your experience working with youth?

14

Do you have experience conducting research via database or internet?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you have experience in an inbound call center or customer service environment?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you have experience providing guidance and technical assistance to customers?

• Yes
• No

17

Do you have experience using a computer with office application such as Microsoft Office in a window-based environment?

• Yes
• No

18

A copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• have read the above statement and understand what is required.

19

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx