Youth Services Assistant

The Youth Services Assistant helps with the smooth operations of the Youth Services Department and plans and executes youth programs (patrons under 18), including story times and take-and-make kits. Must be available days, some evenings, and some Saturdays. This is a part-time, non-exempt, 15 hour a week position. Starting salary: $17.00/hour. Benefits include paid holidays and paid time off. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans and conducts weekly story times and other recurring youth programs, plans monthly take-and-make kits, and plans and assists with other specialty programs. 
• Provides program information and materials to promotions coordinator for use in printed materials, social media, website, and other formats. 
• Trained in Work Flows and patron services; as well as opening and closing procedures. 
• Answers directional, general reference, and readers' advisory questions, as needed. 
• Attends educational workshops and additional trainings, as requested. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Essential Qualifications:

• Education: completion of some college or university courses preferred. 
• Experience: 1-2 years related work experience, library experience preferred. 
• Skills: responsive to text and email. Able to pass a background check. Microsoft Office, including familiarity with Outlook and PowerPoint. Familiarity with web-based searching applications. 
• Customer Service: ability to work with the public, particularly being comfortable interacting with children and caretakers. 
• Demonstrates an understanding of the public library's role in the community. 
• Possesses the ability to work with a team in a small library setting. 
• Strong organizational skills are a must; and should have the ability to multi-task. 
• Willingness to learn new things.