Job Description

The part-time Youth Services Specialist, will create and maintain Children’s department programming under the supervision of the Children and Youth Services Librarian. The incumbent must be able to work independently while operating the library during the evening hours. Anticipated schedule will include a flexible work schedule of approximately 19.5 hours weekly. The incumbent must be able to work independently while operating the library during the evening.

Please include cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

• Assists with implementation of public services, policies, procedures and programs in accordance with the library's mission
• Assists the Children’s and Youth Services Librarian with all children and teen programming, including but not limited to: Story times, Teen Advisory Board, Teen Nights, Summer Reading Program, special events, and outreach events, etc.
• Under the direction of the Your Services Librarian, creates and implements programs for patrons ages 8 - 12.
• Acts as lead on Youth Services team in absence of Youth Services Librarian.
• Works with the Public Relations Coordinator to promote/advertise children & youth programs.
• Opens and/or closes the library as needed.
• Provides reference and reader's advisory services to all library users, with a focus on services to children, teens, parents and teachers.
• Assists Children’s Librarian with collection management, including assessment and upkeep of materials.
• Assists with maintenance of the children/youth areas of the library, includes development and design of displays and cleaning and organizing areas after programs.
• Works the circulation desk as needed.
• Oversees work of evening volunteers. May involve training in all volunteer areas.
• Will acquire working knowledge of regulations and procedures pertaining to library responsibilities.
• Will comply with all library policies and procedures.
• Provides occasional coverage for staffing the library when regular staff is not available. Hours of substitute work is dependent on library need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent writing, technical/computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage children/youth using stories, songs, crafts.
• Ability to work with children/youth, parents, and teachers with patience.
• Ability to work in open and frequently disruptive environment.
• Ability to concentrate on work tasks with interruptions from patrons of all ages.
• Attentiveness to safety and security of library patrons.
• Ability to listen to public with understanding and respond in mature manner.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and work cooperatively on a team.
• Understanding of confidentiality in patron records.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude towards co-workers, volunteers and patrons.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Working toward Library degree a plus.
• At least one (1) year of recent experience in public library youth services OR at least two (2) years recent experience in a public library.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of library principles and practices.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Knowledge of compliance and law in a public library preferred.

Ability to pass drug test and background screening.