Rappahannock Community College is hiring a Library Programs & Outreach Specialist. This part-time role involves planning, organizing, and delivering library programs for diverse age groups, providing outreach and marketing for the Richmond County Public Library, and performing circulation and reference services using the Alma Integrated Library System.
Highlights
Plan, coordinate, promote, and deliver library programs for children, young adults, adults, seniors, and community members.
Serve as youth services specialist for Richmond County Public Library and maintain its social media efforts.
Coordinate major events like the Summer Reading Program, National Library Week, and National Children’s Book Week.
Provide basic reference and circulation services, including patron processing and material discharge via the Alma Integrated Library System (ILS).
Required to work 29 hours per week with Saturdays on rotation.
Must have experience working with children, excellent customer service, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Experience with computer applications and eagerness to learn new technology related to learning resources.
Ability to plan and implement events, work independently and in a team environment, and pay attention to detail.
The anticipated pay range is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, without benefits.
Occasional travel required to the Glenns campus; operation of a state vehicle is necessary.
Library Programs & Outreach Specialist Full Description
A FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before September 19, 2025. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Library Programs & Outreach Specialist Role Title | Role Code | FLSA | Nonexempt Pay Band | Position Number | 278W0026 Agency | Rappahannock Community College Division | Rappahannock Community College (Div) Work Location | Richmond County - 159 Hiring Range | The anticipated hiring range is $19 - $21 per hour, commensurate with experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel | No EEO Category | F-Admin Supp Full Time or Part Time | Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | Work Schedule | To be determined. Must be able to work Saturdays on rotation. Sensitive Position | No Job Description | Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.
RCC is a two-campus institution serving a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, whose mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community’s needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens.
Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?
RCC is seeking applicants for a part-time Library Programs & Outreach Specialist position. This position works 29 hours/week at our Warsaw campus. The anticipated hiring range is $19.00 – $21.00 per hour without benefits, commensurate with experience.
Reporting to the Circulation Manager, this position serves as the library’s representative in the community and promotes support for the library. The Library Programs & Outreach Specialist serves the Learning Resources Center primarily for outreach and programming for college and public library events. The incumbent also acts as the Richmond County Public Library (RCPL) youth services specialist (children and young adult) and provides outreach and programming for all ages and demographics within the community. This position also provides library marketing to young patrons and their families and helps maintain RCPL’s social media.
The Library Programs & Outreach Specialist plans, organizes, coordinates, promotes and delivers high-quality library programs for children, young adults, adults, senior citizens, community members with diverse needs, and RCC students on both campuses. This includes coordinating the Summer Reading Program, which involves planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, contacting presenters, and all else necessary to make the program successful, and National Library Week, National Children’s Book Week, and any other annual events that bring the patrons into the library. The incumbent also provides basic reference services at the Library Service Desk to students, faculty, the college, and the public community, and utilizes the Integrated Library System – Alma (ILS) to perform circulation duties, including patron processing, discharging library materials, processing bad debt, and other duties as assigned by the Circulation Manager. Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications | Specific experience working with children. Demonstrated excellent customer service skills. Experience using a variety of computer applications and software. Ability and eagerness to learn new technologies associated with learning resources. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse population of children, students, parents, faculty, administrators, and community patrons. Ability to successfully plan, organize and implement events and programs. Ability to perform duties accurately with attention to detail, and in a timely manner. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. The incumbent must be able to work Saturdays in rotation. Additional Considerations | Experience in an educational environment. Library work experience. Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes Supervises Employees | No Required Travel | This position requires occasional travel to the Glenns campus.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_2596P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 09/03/2025 Job Close Date | 09/19/2025 Open Until Filled | Agency Website | www.rappahannock.edu Contact Name | Email | jobs@rappahannock.edu Phone Number | Special Instructions to Applicants | A FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before September 19, 2025. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Additional Information | Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86253
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you able to work on Saturdays?
Yes
No
* Please provide at least one example of when you planned and carried out an event for children. (Open Ended Question)
* Do you have strong verbal and written communication skills?
Yes
No
* Describe your experience using computers and office machines. (Open Ended Question)
* Please give a specific example that illustrates your attention to detail and organizational skills. (Open Ended Question)
