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Youth Services Assistant - Library

City of Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Salary : $19.59 Hourly

Location : Eau Claire, WI

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 2025-00021

Department : PL-YOUTH SERVICE

Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 8 : 00 AM Central

Job Description

The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, seeks an enthusiastic, creative, organized team member who enjoys interacting with people of all ages, particularly children and their caregivers. This Assistant position provides reference and reader's advisory for the youth services division, assists with children's programs, with direction, promotes library services through displays and bulletin boards, helps with division organization and communication through statistical tracking and so much more.

This is a part-time non-exempt position, averaging 19 hours per week. The 2025 starting wage is $19.59 per hour and includes paid floating holiday. The proposed schedule includes a variety of daytime and afternoon hours, a regular weekly evening shift and rotating Saturdays.

To apply please fill out the employment application. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 4th at 8 : 00 a.m.

L.E. PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Job Description

DEPARTMENT : Library

TITLE : Assistant

DIVISION : Youth Services

REPORTS TO : Youth Services Manager

DATE : February 2025

STATUS : Nonexempt

SUMMARY

This position exists to provide direct service to library customers and performs a variety of support tasks appropriate to the division.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / TESTING REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Proficient keyboarding and computer skills are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualities, knowledge, skill, and / or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Knowledge of library services.
  • Ability to work enthusiastically and effectively with children, teenagers and adults in the library and community.
  • Positive attitude, enjoyment of challenging work, ability to meet deadlines, and a willingness to work in a flexible environment with quickly changing tasks and priorities.
  • Ability to manage and balance the multiple tasks associated with the day-to-day services of the library.
  • Ability and initiative to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
  • Ability to efficiently operate a variety of office and library equipment including computer and printer, photocopier, fax machines, and media equipment.
  • Proficiency in the use of word processing software.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn how to efficiently use desktop publishing software.
  • Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license and the ability to maintain a good driving record by following traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safe operation of library vehicles.
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    The following are the regular duties for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Provides reader's advisory services.
  • Answers reference and information questions regarding children's and teen materials and services. Assists customers in locating, selecting, and using materials and equipment, navigating electronic services, and booking study rooms.
  • Create documents such as forms and spreadsheets; compile bibliographies and statistics for reports; and assist with physical displays, passive programs, and bulletin boards as directed.
  • Assists at library programs.
  • Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly public space within the library building and grounds.
  • Contributes to a positive, team-oriented work environment by being helpful, respectful, and approachable to both staff and the public.
  • Responsible for unit in absence of the Youth Services Manager, Teen & Technology Librarian, and Youth Services Coordinators.
  • NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    The following are nonessential functions for this position. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Provides outreach to the public through attending community events.
  • Serves on committees.
  • Runs errands.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Work is mostly sedentary (sitting) with occasional walking, standing, and lifting less than 20 lbs. In a general office setting with a minimal presence of hazard. Occasional lifting, carrying, and / or moving materials of 21-50 pounds. Occasional bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching motions.

    LANGUAGE SKILLS

    Must be able to read, write, give, follow, and comprehend verbal and written instructions. Must have effective oral, written, and graphic communication skills to communicate productively with staff and the public.

    SUPERVISION / DIRECTION RECEIVED

  • Youth Services Manager
  • Teen and Technology Librarian
  • Early Literacy Outreach Librarian
  • Youth Services Coordinators
  • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

    Less than Part Time Employees

    19 or less hrs / week)

    Benefits At A Glance

    Group benefits available include :

  • Flexible Spending Program - medical and dependent care
  • Employee Achievement Program (EAP)
  • Individual benefits available include :

  • Short Term Disability - AFLAC
  • Dental Insurance - AFLAC
  • Deferred Compensation (both pre-tax and post-tax options)
  • Time off benefits available include (pro-rated based on hours worked) :

  • Holiday Pay - 7 days per year
  • Floating Holiday - 4 days per year
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Do you have the ability to work between the hours of 4 : 00 PM - 8 : 30 PM on Tuesday evenings?

    Do you have the ability to work a rotation of one in four Saturdays?

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