We are hiring!
The Freedom Public Library is looking for a vibrant and creative, service-oriented part-time
Youth Services Assistant, working in cooperation with the Library Director.
Description of Duties:
General
- Perform checkouts, check-ins, and patron registration as needed
- Open and close the library as needed
- Check and promptly respond to messages; including text, voice mail, and email
Programming - Plan and implement Preschool Story time program
- Coordinate and promote the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program
- Work with the Library Director to plan and implement STEAM Tuesdays
- Work with the Library Director to coordinate Youth and Preschool Summer Reading
Programs - Assists in school visits to the library, reading and engaging with the children
- Make recommendations for materials to add to the picture book and juvenile collections.
- Coordinate and provide supportive atmosphere for any youth programming volunteers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills: - A degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or in Library Science with a focus
on Youth Services, or similar preferred; a suitable combination of education and
experience, skills, and abilities will also be considered - Enthusiasm for providing quality programming and services for children
- The ability to work effectively in an environment with many distractions and interruptions
- Ability to supervise and delegate volunteers as needed
- Computer competence
- Flexibility, excellent verbal and written communication skills, superior interpersonal
skills, and a strong ability for teamwork - Satisfactory background check
Schedule and Salary:
This is an hourly position averaging 10-13 hours per week, Wednesday through Saturday.
(There will be three working Saturdays per month, between the hours of 9:30-1:00.)
Regular hours include prep time. Rate of pay is $19 per hour. This position offers paid
holidays.
To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter and name & contact information for three professional
references to director@freedompubliclibrary.org
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