Youth Services Assistant / Outreach Coordinator
The Conway
Public Library seeks an energetic, outgoing, creative, friendly and tech
savvy team member to provide a high level of service in the areas of
children and adult programming as well as general community outreach.
Job Description:
Plans
and conducts programs for children, in coordination with the Head of
Youth Services, to encourage reading and listening and the use of
library materials; including all special programs such as story times,
summer reading, and class visits. Plans and publicizes programs for
adults.
Accountability:
Reports to the Head of Youth Services for children matters.
Reports to the Library Director for adult programming and outreach matters.
Youth Services Duties and Responsibilities:
· Working with the Head of Youth Services, develop, conduct, and publicize library programs in-person and online for children.
· Provide outreach to area schools, daycares, preschools, and homeschoolers.
· Conduct "story time" programming for children up to age 4
· Develop content such as newspaper articles, social media posts, and articles for Constant Contact e-mail newsletter.
· Make recommendations to Head of Youth Services on the selection, replacement, and weeding of children’s materials.
· Assist the public in the selection and interpretation of children’s material.
· Assemble and arrange displays.
Outreach/Adult Programming Duties and Responsibilities:
· Working with the Library Director, develop and publicize library programs for adults.
· Develop content such as newspaper articles, social media posts, and articles for Constant Contact e-mail newsletter.
· Direct volunteers as necessary.
· Assist at circulation or reference desk as needed.
· Attend workshops and professional meetings.
· Perform other related work as required.
Training, Skills and Experience:
College
Degree desirable. 3-5 years’ experience working with children required,
preferably in a library setting. Demonstrated experience conducting
children's programming required. Knowledge of library services,
practices and procedures preferred. Operational knowledge of computer
hardware/software required. Comfort using a wide range of social media
platforms preferred.
Schedule: Five days per week with some evenings and Saturdays
Salary: $17 per hour, 40 hours per week.
Benefits:
Two weeks' vacation and sick time. Two personal days. Excellent
benefits package includes health insurance and participation in the NH
Retirement System.
Deadline: Open until filled.
To
Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to
David Smolen, Library Director, via email.
dsmolen@conwaypubliclibrary.org. Use the subject line "Youth Services
Assistant Position" when submitting email.
