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Youth Services Assistant (part-time, non-exempt)

Easttown Library
Berwyn, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025

Summary of position: The Youth Services Assistant delivers programming for youth from middle school to high school; builds relationships with library users; and encourages literacy and a love of learning for all ages. Primary responsibilities include: programming, reference and readers’ advisory services, and circulation desk responsibilities. This position reports to the Head of Youth Services.

Principal Responsibilities

Programming

  • Plan and implement programs for middle and high schoolers, including some evening and weekend programs
  • Help plan and implement Summer Learning Program
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and how they relate to trends in youth programming (e.g. STEM/STEAM) with a focus on makerspaces
  • Initiate, plan, host, and conduct a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the makerspace
  • Assist patrons of all ages in the makerspace with a variety of machinery and software including 3D printers, Carvey, Cricut, and more
  • Help maintain equipment and software for the makerspace
  • Create and maintain content for program flyers and event calendars

Public Service

  • Assist with all aspects of library circulation in youth services, including help with catalog inquiries, stack navigation, as well as any general questions as related to the library collection
  • Provide ongoing customer assistance in Youth Service
  • Assist at the main circulation desk as needed
  • Provides reference services to youth and their parents/caregivers, including answering reference questions, reader’s advisory, and technology assistance
  • Stay current with children’s and young adult literature by reading books and monthly review publications
  • Create and maintain ongoing thematic displays of materials

Collection Development

  • Assist with collection development projects, such as deselection
  • Keep collection organized and neat by performing daily maintenance routines

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; two years of college preferred
  • At least one year of experience working with youth in an educational setting required
  • Experience working in a public library preferred
  • Experience working in a makerspace preferred
  • Experience developing and presenting programs, workshops, and classes for youth
  • Proven record of a creative approach to program design and implementation
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Enjoy working with children of all ages
  • Ability to provide top notch customer service to patrons of all ages
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend hours
  • Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to operate computer equipment and keyboards with ease
  • Handle packages weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to bend and move freely among stacks
  • Must be able to wheel a full cart of books
  • Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified candidates

Additional requirements:

The successful candidate will be required to complete and submit the following documentation prior to their start date. All clearances must be dated within one year of the start date and must be completed for the purpose of Employment. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted.

  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS/Public/Home)
  • Pennsylvania Criminal History Record (https://epatch.state.pa.us/)
  • Federal Criminal History Record (https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania)

Hours:

  • Maximum of 29 hours per week with shifts during days, evenings, and weekends

Starting Salary: $18 per hour

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to Shelby Rozell, Head of Youth Services at srozell@ccls.org

Easttown Library supports workplace diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 29 per week

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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