What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Youth Services Coordinator position at Manheim Township?
Youth Services Coordinator
Department : Library
Reports To : Youth Service Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities : May assign tasks to staff and volunteers
Safety Sensitive : No
Classification : Full-time, Non-exempt
Driving Status : Yes
Work Environment : Busy public library environment with frequent patron interactions
Summary
The Youth Services Coordinator supports the Youth Services Manager in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and services for youth from infancy through high school. Creates a welcoming and engaging environment that promotes literacy, intellectual freedom, and equal access to information.
Essential Functions
- Programming - Assist in the planning of programs and presenting programs, including tween and teen programs, as assigned by the Youth Services Manager
- Reader's Advisory - Provide guidance to patrons on reading selections based on age, interests, and reading level
- Customer Service - Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and assisting with the use of library resources
- Collection Development - Help maintain an organized, current, and relevant collection by shelving, linking, shelf reading, weeding, and making acquisition recommendations to management
- Outreach - Develop relationships with community organizations and educators and participate in outreach activities to promote library services
- Exercise sound judgment in the enforcement of the Library's Code of Conduct Policy and relay significant issues and patron grievances to management
- Address safety concerns immediately and bring to management's attention
- Keep current in all areas of youth services through ongoing continuing education
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior in all library matters
Other Functions
Physical Requirements
Competencies
Required Education and Experience
Associate degree
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience working with children, preferably in a library or educational setting
Ability to speak a language in addition to English
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Must pass Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Based Federal Criminal History Check.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $19
