What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Services Summer Assistant position at City of League City, TX?
Job Description
Assists with providing services to teens, ages 12-18, through program planning and implementation, reference instruction and searches, and readers’ advisory. This is a seasonal position for the summer.
Example of Duties
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Assists with planning, preparation, and hosting programs of special interest to teens
- Maintains Summer Reading Challenge prize distribution and assists patrons with Beanstack usage
- Updates the Teen Services Department’s digital reading lists
- Attends and assists with outreach events
- Provides readers’ advisory to teens and adults
- Assists patrons of all ages in obtaining information from library resources
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week
- Must be available to work days and early evenings
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- Professional experience working with teens, ages 12-18, required (please detail your specific professional experience in your application)
- Public library experience preferred
- Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
Supplemental Information
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Knowledge of teen interests, literature, and trends.
- Ability to navigate the library catalog, library calendars, SirsiDynix, and other platforms or willingness to expand skill set to keep current with advances in technology.
- Ability to communicate clearly, interact with the public effectively, and speak in front of groups.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
- Skills in customer service and ability to adapt/respond to different types of people.
- Skills in Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, and Canva.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
