Job Description

Posting number: Q8348E

Department: PUBLIC LIBRARY

Job classification: SPECIAL ASSISTANT, LIBRARY

Posting type: Open

Categories: Library, Education, Training & Library

Summary

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Exam Number

Q8348E

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from anyone.

Application Filing Period

The application filing period will begin on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM (PT) and will remain open continuously. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Join Us and Make an Impact

LA County Library provides services to 3.4 million people over 3,000 square miles. It operates 86 libraries, 4 Cultural Resource Centers, and a mobile fleet consisting of 15 vehicles. This fleet includes 4 Bookmobiles, 6 MakMo's (maker mobiles), 3 Reading Machines (early literacy vehicles), and 2 mobile outreach vehicles.

LA County Library strives to build and keep a skilled and diverse staff where employees’ outstanding qualities are respected and appreciated. This approach helps us address the different needs of the varied customers we serve. The library supports an inclusive environment that encourages cooperation, adaptability, and fairness, allowing everyone to engage fully and contribute their best.

The Team Member We Are Looking For

We are looking for an Education Coordinator who is organized, dependable, and passionate about education. The ideal candidate communicates effectively, builds positive relationships, and is dedicated to serving the community.

Benefit Information

For details regarding benefits offered by County of Los Angeles, kindly follow this link: Benefits

Examples of duties

In the role of Education Coordinator (Special Assistant, Library), you will:

• Design and develop curriculum that addresses literacy, digital skills, STEAM education, and other community relevant topics in support of the department’s educational goals.
• Evaluate existing educational programs, processes, and procedures and make recommendations to improve program effectiveness and achieve established educational goals and objectives.
• Coordinate schedules, venues, and resources for educational workshops, classes, and community events that support library services and community engagement.
• Represent the department at community meetings, educational conferences and professional organizations to build collaborate relationships, share best practices, and expand education opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison and point of contact for educational initiatives; establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with schools, community organizations, nonprofit agencies, businesses, and other stakeholders to expand educational opportunities, coordinate resources, and support departmental goals.
• Develop and implement evaluation tools and methods to assess program effectiveness, measure outcomes, and use findings to inform data-driven program improvements and curricular updates.
• Analyze program data and prepare detailed reports supporting documentation for library leadership, funders, and grant applications.
• Plan, implement, and oversee educational programs and events tailored to diverse demographics, including children, teens, adults, older adults, English learners, and other diverse populations.
• Collaborate with library staff, volunteers, and external educators and partners to develop and deliver high-quality educational programs and join initiatives, including after-school programs, summer reading initiatives, and workforce development workshops.
• Develop program budget proposals and oversee the acquisition of equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to support educational programs and instructional services.
• Supervise and provide direction to professional and administrative support staff involved in the delivery of educational programs and services, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

There are two (2) options to qualify:

Option I: Three years of experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations regarding the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, curriculum, training initiatives, community education, or instructional services.

• At least one (1) year of the required experience must have been in a library system, an educational environment, community-based organization, or a similarly related field.
• One (1) year of the required staff capacity experience may be substituted with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university**.

Option II: Two years of experience at the level of*** the Los Angeles County class of Librarian IV**** developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating educational programs, curriculum, training initiatives, community education, or instructional services.

License

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class 2 – Light

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirement Information:

No Out-of-Class experience or withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

*Staff capacity is defined as serving in an advisory and program support capacity to line managers and administrators by independently conducting research, analysis, evaluation, and making recommendations regarding the development, coordination, implementation, and improvement of educational programs, curriculum, training, initiatives, community education efforts, or instructional services. Work includes assessing program needs, developing recommendations, evaluating programs effectiveness, and providing technical guidance and administrative support to advance organizational goals and educational objectives.

**To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to LibraryExams@library.lacounty.gov within seven (7) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader).

We do not accept password-protected documents or cloud-based links. Ensure documents are unlocked or downloaded before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

***At the level of: You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level, meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

****For a complete description of County of Los Angeles Librarian IV classification, kindly follow this link: 8337.

Supplemental information

Our Assessment Process

The assessment will consist of a structured oral interview, and it is worth 100% of your total score.

The oral interview will assess:

• Curriculum Design & Instructional Methods
• Program Evaluation
• Community Engagement & Partnership Development
• Program Planning, Coordination & Implementation
• Data Collection, Reporting & Outcome Measurement
• Leadership, Collaboration & Professional Conduct

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the eligible list.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Eligibility and Vacancy

Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in LA County Library as they occur.

Available Shift

Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Application and Filing

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into www.governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:

• libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• info@governmentjobs.com
• mandrade@library.lacounty.gov
• lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov
• cgarcia@library.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to www.governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Social Security Number

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

No Sharing of User ID and Password

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Computer & Internet Access at Public Libraries

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for updated information at Library Locator – LA County Library.

Testing Accommodation

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator/Lizette Contreras at lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov. We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LA County Library is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Information

Exam Analyst: Lizette Contreras, lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov

Testing Accommodation Email: lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (562) 940-8477

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922