Salary : $47,262.29 - $79,180.82 Annually
Location : 1155 Pineridge Road, Norfolk, VA 23502, VA
Job Type: Permanent Part-time
Job Number: 14167
Department: Library
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
DescriptionThe Department of Libraries is seeking a Library Associate I. This highly adaptable position works for the Programs Department. The position provides support for the Programs Director and the Department as whole by performing general administrative tasks, such as filing, typing and organizing schedules. This role also includes project tracking and report reviewing, as well as providing occasional assistance with producing print and digital marketing materials, attending Outreach events, completing administrative tasks for NPL's volunteer program and more.
The Norfolk Public Library offers equal opportunity access to information, high quality book and multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, online resources, and technology to meet the needs of our diverse community for life-long learning, cultural enrichment, and intellectual stimulation. To fulfill its mission, the Library employs a knowledgeable, well-trained staff committed to excellent service and civility.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $22.72 HourlyEssential FunctionsEssential functions include but are not limited to:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint and software systems - Canva, iMovie
- Performs administrative duties in collecting data and preparing and analyzing excel and written reports
- Performs administrative duties in organizing, scheduling, filing, typing and more.
- Orders materials and supplies related to programming
- Creates PowerPoints presentations
- Research topics for reports and other projects
- Edits reports and writes award applications
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Assists with coordinating special projects and community events
- Promotes the library's programs, services, spaces, philosophy and initiatives
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Writes grants and award nominations
- Work to ensure division work is cross supported through all Programming work units (youth, adult, outreach, public relations) and aligned with the Library strategic plan
- Assists Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator with graphic design tasks, maintaining social media pages
- Assists with coordinating special projects and community events
- Promotes the library's programs, services, spaces, philosophy and initiatives
- Developing fliers, wrap up reports and other promotional materials
- Ability to lead and work in a team setting and prioritize tasks
- Participates in committees and attends training related to the job
- Attends outreach events, representing NPL to the community & schools
- Supervises volunteers, interns and NEL's
- Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs
- Develop training modules on necessary topics and conduct training sessions across the system
- Monitor and track budgets
Education/ExperienceWork requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
One year of experience in library or related services.
Additional Preferred Experience:- Experience with reports, program plans, curriculums and training modules.
- Experience with administrative tasks in an office setting.
- Graphic design experience.
- Knowledge of supervision.
- Technology forward thinker.
Additional Information & Requirements- Valid Driver's license required
- Food Handlers Card and Notary License preferred.
Work Hours: 20 hours per week - Occasional evenings and weekends
- Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
- Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
- Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
- Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
- The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-CityPositions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
- I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
- Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
- Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
- No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- Less than High School Diploma/Equivalency
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College (6 months or more)
- Vocational/Technical Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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Do you have experience in organizing an office and developing effective office procedure?
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If yes, please describe your experience. If not, type N/A.
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Do you have experience in collecting and analyzing data, as well as creating reports?
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If yes, please describe your experience. If not, type N/A.
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Do you have experience in conducting training sessions?
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Do you have experience in creating program plans and project plans?
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Do you have experience in developing fliers, wrap up reports and other promotional materials?
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Do you have supervisory experience?
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Do you have writing and editing experience?
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Do you have proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher?
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Describe your experience in promoting library services and programs. If none, type N/A.
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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
- I am not a Veteran
- I am a Veteran
- I am a Disabled Veteran
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