What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Services Associate - Teen position at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh?
Job Summary: Seeking a highly motivated and technology savvy individual to serve as a Teen Library Assistant for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Beechview & Hazelwood. The Teen Library Assistant acts as a mentor and connects teens to resources and opportunities that reflect their interests, respond to their needs within diverse and changing communities, and empower them to be builders of their own future.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop rapport with all teens in the community in order to fulfill their informational and recreational needs, which includes job readiness, readers' advisory and more;
- Working with the location's other youth-serving staff to facilitate youth-driven, project-based programs around Connected Learning models that are designed to increase teens' literacy, technology, collaboration, and community building skills, with a focus on digital media, STEM, and emerging technologies;
- Work as part of a team, meeting deadlines, managing assignments and responsibilities effectively in a busy urban environment;
- Assist customers of all ages in performing reference searches, selecting and locating materials and meeting technology literacy goals;
- Manage the teen space, including space upkeep, inventory, behavior, and creating engaging displays;
- Participate in system-wide initiatives and programs, and perform committee work, as time allows;
- Support location-wide partnerships, system-wide services, and community outreach efforts.
Clearance Requirements:
- PA State Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Criminal Records Check, and Mandated Reporter Training upon offer of employment.
Location: CLP-Beechview & CLP-Hazelwood, Pittsburgh, PA.
Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week; days, evenings and weekends required.
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
Number of Vacancies: 2
Hiring Supervisor: Multiple Locations
Unit: This position is represented by the United Steelworkers union.
Apply by: December 14, 2022