JOB SUMMARY

This position manages all functions of adult, kids and teen services including developing and implementing a wide variety of programs, providing reference and readers’ advisory to kids, teens and their caregivers, and overseeing the planning, organizing and maintenance of kids’ and teens’ materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Presenting all ages classes and events
Planning and implementing youth reading incentive programs
Providing readers’ advisory
Selecting items for the youth services collection
Providing outreach services to schools and student support
Providing outreach services to caretakers and educators
Running the circulation desk and providing customer service
Helping with shelving and shelf reading of books
Creating displays and posters

AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

Provides direct customer service (reference, readers’ advisory, and public technology assistance).
Oversees materials for youth areas, determines selection, placement by reading level, and performs collection maintenance.
Plans, organizes, presents, or supervises the presentation of classes and events.
Incorporates the use of technology into library programs and services.
Consults with library administration in developing printed material and social media content.
Represents the library at community meetings.
Participates in or leads various staff projects.
Pursues grant opportunities for youth services projects.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS

Interest in and enthusiasm for working with youth and the public.
Excellent customer service skills.
A knowledge of literature and reference materials, developmental stages, and readers’ advisory practices for youth ages 0-17.
Dependable, punctual, with good attendance and work habits.
Flexibility to deal with multiple and extra unexpected tasks simultaneously.
Ability to adapt to a varying work schedule and the ability to travel to meetings, outreach, workshops and conferences when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years of age and have a valid Indiana driver’s license.
A high school diploma is required, some college is preferred.
Relevant experience working with youth.
Must have proficiency with computers and technology resources.
Proven ability to successfully use office applications, on-line information resources and social media platforms.
Previous library experience preferred but not required.

This position is part time at up to 39 hours per week or full time at 40 hours, requires evening and at least one Saturday per month.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour and includes PTO after 90 days. Hoosier Start is also available to employees wishing to opt in.

Position open until filled.