What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Services Assistant position at Kendallville Public Library?
Title: Youth Services Assistant
Reports to: Youth Services Manager
Wage: $15.00/hour, based on experience.
Work Schedule: Applicant will work 20 hours/week:
- Mondays: 12pm-8pm
- Thursdays: 2pm-8pm
- Friday: 11am-5pm
- Saturday (rotate 1 Saturday/month): 9am-3pm
Job Summary:
Are you an outgoing and customer service-oriented individual? We are looking for a candidate to provide reference and readers’ advisory to our patrons, maintain and organize our collection daily, assist with and facilitate programs, check-in and out materials for patrons, monitor room reservations, help with displays, etc.
Excellent candidates will be able to:
- provide exceptional customer service for all visitors
- maintain current awareness of popular trends, authors and titles, and give patrons recommendations
- effectively use interview skills, databases, and online search tools to assist patrons
- offer assistance at the circulation desk as needed
- work in a fast-paced environment as well as be able to find tasks to work on independently
- collaborate as part of a team
- adapt to changes and know when to follow directives or take initiative· multitask and prioritize responsibilities
- develop cooperative programs between the public library and community organizations, including schools
Qualifications: Candidates will need to hold a valid Indiana driver’s license. A high school diploma is required (some college preferred), and the candidate must have a minimum of Indiana Librarian Certification LC6 or higher or be willing to obtain the required certification within a specific time frame. Basic computer skills are required, and knowledge of Microsoft Office software is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills and additional abilities such as good verbal and written communication, technology, leadership & decision-making, critical thinking & problem solving, and time management are a must. Commits to excellence and is self-motivative and innovative. Must have the ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, lift up to 30 pounds, and push up to 100 pounds.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15