
Lead Circulation Desk Coordinator
Application Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Position Description:
The Circulation Department is seeking a full-time, efficient, and courteous public-facing coordinator to oversee staff and support library patrons. This individual will assist the Adult Services Librarian in the Circulation Department's overall operations by ensuring the desk and shelving team is adequately staffed. This position requires adaptability, flexibility, collaboration, attention to detail, and great organizational skills. An ideal candidate is flexible, has a strong work ethic, and works well on a team. The position may require night and weekend work. The role balances front-desk patron service with behind-the-scenes office work. This role covers the circulation desk on weekends to ensure department coverage when the Adult Services Librarian is out of the office.
This is a *full-time position with a pay range of $30-$42. Benefits include sick pay, vacation pay, holiday pay, health insurance, retirement, an Employee Assistance Plan (mental and financial support services), a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan flex spending account, a Literary Sojourn ticket, and continuing education opportunities after 6 months of employment.
Position Details
Classification: Administrative Coordinator
Pay Rate: $30 per hour (Range: $30.00-$42.00) Full-time Annual: $62,400-$87,360
Hours: *Negotiable from full-time (40 hours/week)* to mid-time, at least 32 hours/week. * At the Adult Services Librarian's discretion.
Schedule: Weekend coverage preferred, but at minimum, availability to cover the Front Desk on the weekends as needed.
Current Front Desk shifts include: Fridays 4-6, Saturdays 9-5, & Sundays 9-5. *Please note: weekend coverage will be required to start; we are looking for a candidate who can commit to working weekends long-term.
Application Timeline
Final Application Deadline: Friday, October 16th, 6 pm MST.
Start Date: Ideally, as soon as possible, but can be flexible for the right candidate and circumstances.
How To Apply:
Complete the employment application form linked above. Physical copies are available at the front desk; however, digital copies are preferred.
Include an updated resume and cover letter.
Include a brief explanation of why you are interested in the Lead Circulation Coordinator position.
Email Erina Alkema at ealkema@steamboatlibrary.org(link sends e-mail) with the completed job application, resume, and cover letter by the application deadline.
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Submit Application To:
Erina Alkema
Adult Services Librarian
ealkema@steamboatlibrary.org ("Apply" sends e-mail)
970-367-4907
How to Apply:
https://steamboatlibrary.org/about-us/jobs
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- Steamboat Springs, CO 80487