What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is hiring: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Youth position at Kansas City, Kansas Public Library?
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Bilingual (English / Spanish) Youth Services Library Associate
Job Description
The Bilingual Youth Services Associate provides excellent customer service to patrons at all public service points and assists with the operations of the library, particularly for Spanish speaking users. This position also develops and implements children’s programs in both English and Spanish and is required to support library goals.
Reports to : Department Supervisor, Branch Manager
Essential Functions
- Assumes all duties of the circulation desk including assisting patrons to locate information or access library services in person and over the phone. Registers and orients new library users to library services, technology, and procedures. Maintains patron accounts and records.
- Shelves materials, weeds library collection and shelf reads to maintain a quality collection. Straightens shelves, maintains displays and ensures department is orderly.
- Works with large numbers of children in a classroom or program setting as well as one on one.
- Assists in development and implementation of children’s, teens, and family programs and events including the Summer Reading Program.
- Plans and implements regular storytimes, craft events, and topical programs within the library and at outreach locations.
- Provides basic Reader’s Advisory and Informational services to patrons.
- Assists with and conducts outreach events.
- Provides support services for library operations as assigned.
- Creates print and online promotional materials to promote library programs and services.
Job Requirements
Salary : $20.80-$27.60 per hour
KCKPL offers attractive benefits and optional purchase plan benefits; health insurance plans for employee and elective family coverages pursuant to KCKPS Board Policy, GARH – Absences, Leave and Vacation; optional dental and vision plans for employee and family; group term life; salary protection; tax deferred annuities; flexible spending account and retirement plan through (KPERS) Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Application Requirements
Complete the online job application on this site.
Job ID : SO-20250214
Position Type : Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Location : South Branch Library
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Salary : $21 - $28
