Assistant Youth Services Librarian

George H. and Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library is seeking a full-time Assistant Youth Services Librarian to join our Youth Services Programming team. The Assistant Youth Services Librarian will engage children, teens, and families in their library experience. We are looking for someone with customer service experience and a background working with children and families.

In This Role You Will: ● Work to create a welcoming culture for children, teens, and families at the library. ● Create and lead inclusive, age appropriate programs for children, teens and their families, including storytimes, STEM, art, literacy and more. ● Support the Youth Services team in collection development. ● Provide assistance including recommending books, tools, databases and other resources. ● Assist in promoting the library through social media. ● Participate in the school outreach program. ● Perform daily circulation tasks and manage tasks as assigned.

You Will Need To Be: ● Organized and meticulous. ● Friendly and communicative with staff and patrons. ● Enthusiastic about libraries as a community resource and dedicated to working with patrons of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. ● Excited to learn new skills. ● Able to work with minimal direct supervision, take initiative, and thrive in a collaborative environment. ● Able to supervise patrons’ use of the library, including redirecting and setting boundaries. You Will Need To Have: ● Knowledge of child development and experience working with children, teens, and their families. ● BA in a relevant field and an interest in pursuing library certifications (paralibrarianship, MLIS) ● Customer service experience. ● Strong technology and research skills. ● Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills

You Will Earn: Salary starts at $20.00/hour. ● Excellent benefits package. ● Professional development opportunities. Schedule: Full time permanent position, 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.

How to Apply:

Closing Date: Monday October 14, 2024 or until position is filled. Interviews will be held on Friday October 18, 2024. To Apply: Send resume with three professional references and a letter of interest to: Linda Pilla, Library Director, [email protected]