The Baker Free Library is searching for a friendly, creative, and customer-oriented individual to join our Youth Services team!
The town of Bow, NH has an active and engaged youth population, and we’re eager to provide additional program opportunities with help from our Youth Services Assistant. In this position, the Youth Services Assistant will design and implement library programs for children and teens, under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian.
In addition to providing reader’s advisory services, the Youth Services Assistant will perform storytime programs for toddlers and preschoolers, and host regularly scheduled events for children aged 0-18. Participation in occasional outreach programs and community-wide events, in the company of the Youth Services Librarian, is also anticipated.
Additionally, the Youth Services Assistant performs a variety of operational duties for the library, including circulation, reference and technology assistance for patrons of all ages.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Provides exemplary customer service and supports the Library’s values and mission. Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people of all ages. Has a desire to work in a public service role—especially with children and youth. Is able to foster and maintain working relationships with all members of the library team. Has experience developing and administering surveys and other evaluation tools to evaluate program outcomes. Is able to work alone, under supervision, and as part of a team. Has an understanding of child and youth cognitive development, public school programs, and children and young adult literature.
Experience
Experience providing early literacy services or youth programming in a library or community setting. Priority will be given to those with experience working at a public library, school, or childcare center. Experience working with children and youth ages 0-18.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (or similar field), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the employee to perform children and youth programming, which may include twisting and turning, dancing, crawling and kneeling, as well as dexterity movements.
Technology, Equipment, and Devices
This position requires proficiency with computers and commonly used office software, library systems, and databases. This position requires the employee to troubleshoot general office equipment and other technologies.
Hiring Wage Range:
$17.00 - $19.00 depending on qualification and experience
How to submit an application/resume:
For more information, visit the Baker Free Library website at www.bowbakerfreelibrary.org
The Baker Free Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references electronically to kaitlin@bakerfreelib.org
URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://piperlibraryfiles.com/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=BakerFree¤tFolder=%2F&hash=9f8d49ba160ce1d43fef015f93cb73c6de72e08c&fileName=PM%20Circulation%20Assistant%20Posting.docx.pdf
Closing date for submissions:
August 30, 2025
The town of Bow, NH has an active and engaged youth population, and we’re eager to provide additional program opportunities with help from our Youth Services Assistant. In this position, the Youth Services Assistant will design and implement library programs for children and teens, under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian.
In addition to providing reader’s advisory services, the Youth Services Assistant will perform storytime programs for toddlers and preschoolers, and host regularly scheduled events for children aged 0-18. Participation in occasional outreach programs and community-wide events, in the company of the Youth Services Librarian, is also anticipated.
Additionally, the Youth Services Assistant performs a variety of operational duties for the library, including circulation, reference and technology assistance for patrons of all ages.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Provides exemplary customer service and supports the Library’s values and mission. Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people of all ages. Has a desire to work in a public service role—especially with children and youth. Is able to foster and maintain working relationships with all members of the library team. Has experience developing and administering surveys and other evaluation tools to evaluate program outcomes. Is able to work alone, under supervision, and as part of a team. Has an understanding of child and youth cognitive development, public school programs, and children and young adult literature.
Experience
Experience providing early literacy services or youth programming in a library or community setting. Priority will be given to those with experience working at a public library, school, or childcare center. Experience working with children and youth ages 0-18.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (or similar field), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the employee to perform children and youth programming, which may include twisting and turning, dancing, crawling and kneeling, as well as dexterity movements.
Technology, Equipment, and Devices
This position requires proficiency with computers and commonly used office software, library systems, and databases. This position requires the employee to troubleshoot general office equipment and other technologies.
Hiring Wage Range:
$17.00 - $19.00 depending on qualification and experience
How to submit an application/resume:
For more information, visit the Baker Free Library website at www.bowbakerfreelibrary.org
The Baker Free Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references electronically to kaitlin@bakerfreelib.org
URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://piperlibraryfiles.com/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=BakerFree¤tFolder=%2F&hash=9f8d49ba160ce1d43fef015f93cb73c6de72e08c&fileName=PM%20Circulation%20Assistant%20Posting.docx.pdf
Closing date for submissions:
August 30, 2025
