The Freedom Public Library is looking for a vibrant and creative, service-oriented part-time Youth Services Assistant, working in cooperation with the Library Director.
Description of Duties:
General
• Perform checkouts, check ins, and patron registration as needed
• Open and close the library as needed
• Check and promptly respond to messages; including text, voicemail, and email
Programming
• Plan and implement Preschool Storytime program
• Coordinate and promote the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program
• Work with the Library Director to plan and implement STEAM Tuesdays
• Work with the Library Director to coordinate Youth and Preschool Summer Reading
Programs
• Assists in school visits to the library, reading and engaging with the children
• Make recommendations for materials to add to the picture book and juvenile collections.
• Coordinate and provide supportive atmosphere for any youth programming volunteers
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
• A degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or in Library Science with a focus on Youth Services, or similar preferred; a suitable combination of education and experience, skills, and abilities will also be considered
• Enthusiasm for providing quality programming and services for children
• The ability to work effectively in an environment with many distractions and interruptions
• Ability to supervise and delegate volunteers as needed
• Computer competence
• Flexibility, excellent verbal and written communication skills, superior interpersonal skills, and a strong ability for teamwork
• Satisfactory background check
Schedule and Salary:
This is an hourly position averaging 10-13 hours per week, Wednesday through Saturday. (There will be three working Saturdays per month, between the hours of 9:30-1:00.) Regular hours include prep time. Rate of pay is $19 per hour. This position offers paid holidays.
To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter and name & contact information for three professional references to director@freedompubliclibrary.org
