Youth Services Assistant/Associate at Midtown Carnegie

POSITION:               Youth Services Assistant / Associate

LOCATION:             Midtown Carnegie Branch – 397 E Central Street – Springfield, MO

Classification:        Part Time

Track:                      Library Worker II / Library Specialist I

FSLA Status:          Non - Exempt

PAY RATE:              Assistant - $15.32 per hour / Associate - $17.46 per hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE:          Until Filled

This is a part-time position, 24 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work budgeted hours during open hours of the library: Current hours are Monday through Saturday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm. Some weekend hours will be required. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County. 

Excellent Part Time Benefits include Paid Time Off and holiday pay. Employee Assistance Program, Vision and Dental insurance, Telehealth and a retirement savings plan are also available.

The Assistant position requires a High School diploma or equivalent; the Associate requires a BS/BA degree in a related field. To be considered for this position TRANSCRIPTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.

Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity.  Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment

Complete application and submit transcript through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. The Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary

A Youth Services Assistant / Associate helps children, youth and their caregivers find and use library materials and promote activities that build and strengthen literacy skills. Under the supervision of the Youth Services Department Manager they also plan, implement, and support department programming, outreach and develop and produce displays and activities that promote collections, services, and the mission of the library.

Essential Functions

·                     Ability to relate to youth from infants to age 18 and their families, and create age-appropriate programming

·                     Develops and implement children's, teen and family programs and activities, such as story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, or school age youth, family events

·                     Works occasionally with teen advisory groups and teen volunteers

·                     Develops library services based on sound models of youth participation, allowing for social interaction, growth and learning

·                     Assists patrons with reader’s advisory, information, and location of library materials

·                     Assists and instructs patrons in the use of Library technology and reference materials

·                     Assists and instructs patrons in the operation of patron access computer (PAC), copy machines, printers, microfilm readers, and reference materials

·                     Performs computer searches, keyboard work

·                     Provides regular and telephone reference and information services to the general public

·                     Assists Youth Services Manager with the promotion of youth services to local schools and community organizations through outreach, including periodic public speaking

·                     Works with Youth Services Manager to plan, implement, and evaluate youth programs for the branch, based on the developmental needs of children

·                     Is a member of the Youth Services Committee

·                     Performs reference, patron advisory, and information services in a pleasant, constructive and cooperative manner

·                     Assists in the training of teen and adult volunteers

·                     Evaluates and document programs and services to contribute to institutional and professional memory and adapt and improve future programs and services

·                     Performs periodic public speaking, conducts tours, and attends meetings

·                     Interprets and implements the Library’s General Conduct Policy

·                     Consistently punctual for work and meetings. Completes assigned duties in a timely manner

·                     Exemplifies professional attitude and demeanor while engaging constituents, including the ability to work and interact with others in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner

·                     This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.

Skills/Job Knowledge

·                     Excellent communications skills, oral and written

·                     Working knowledge of children's literature and age appropriate materials

·                     Demonstrates artistic and creative ability in the production of children's programming

Education/Experience

·            Youth Services Assistant requires High School diploma or equivalent 

·            Youth Services Associate requires a BA/BS Degree in a related field

·             One-year public service experience required

·             Public library experience preferred

·             Education including child/teen development and/or prior successful work with youth

Contact

·                     Regular, daily public contact

·                     Works closely with other department personnel

·                     Routine telephone and email contact with other departments and branches

Supervision

·                     Supervised by the Youth Services Department Manager

Physical Demands

·                     Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height

·                     Displays good coordination and mobility

·                     Routine lifting of library materials weighing up to 20 lbs.

·                     May have some exposure to bodily fluids

Working Environment

·                     Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment

Miscellaneous Requirements

·                     Must pass a security background check

The vision for the Springfield-Greene County Library is to be a thriving Library that is an integral part of the lives of the community. Library employees will be expected to embrace the following values:

Collaboration: Work in partnership to strengthen our community

Credibility: Be a source of trustworthy and dependable information

Empowerment: Provide the means or ability to accomplish objectives

Excellence: Be the best in everything we do

Inclusion: Invite and welcome

Innovation: Foster new possibilities

Respect: Treat all people with dignity

Provides public library services and community resources.