ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Presenting all ages classes and events Planning and implementing youth reading incentive programs Providing readers advisory Selecting items for the youth services collection Providing outreach services to schools and student support Providing outreach services to caretakers and educators Running the circulation desk and providing customer service. Helping with shelving and shelf reading of books. Creating displays and posters.

AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

• Provides direct customer service (reference, readers advisory, and public technology assistance).
• Oversees materials for youth areas, determines selection, placement by reading level, and performs collection maintenance.
• Plans, organizes, presents, or supervises the presentation of classes and events.
• Incorporates the use of technology into library programs and services.
• Consults with library administration in developing printed material and social media content.
• Represents the library at community meetings.
• Participates in or leads various staff projects.
• Pursues grant opportunities for youth services projects.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS

• Interest in and enthusiasm for working with youth and the public.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• A knowledge of literature.
• Dependable, punctual, with good attendance and work habits.
• Flexibility to deal with multiple and extra unexpected tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to a varying work schedule and the ability to travel to meetings, outreach, workshops and conferences when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age and have a valid Indiana drivers license. A high school diploma is required, some college is preferred.
• Relevant experience working with youth.
• Must have expertise and proficiency with computers and technology resources.
• Proven ability to successfully use office applications, on-line information resources and social media platforms.
• Previous library experience preferred but nor required.

This position is either part-time of 35 hours per week or full time, requires evening and at least one Saturday per month. Starting pay is $14.59 per hour and includes PTO after 90 days. Hoosier Start available. Full time has option of insurance.