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JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Youth Services Specialists
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of library functions under supervision of the Youth Services Librarian and Youth Outreach Coordinator. Performs specialized duties according to the youth service area’s needs. May supervise shelvers and student clerks. This is a full time position for 40 hours per week. Does related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK (illustrative only):
Helps prepare and implement specialized programs of the library for ages from birth to teen including: baby time, toddler time, preschool storytime, school aged programs, teen programs, family programs, Summer Reading Program, Summer Celebration, and interacting with Young Adult Advisory Board members
Using knowledge of youth developmental stages/milestones to assist young patrons and families at the library
Performs circulation functions & assists with registration of new patrons.
Shelves library materials
Receive and direct phone calls
Assists patrons with selection of library materials
Assists with creating and promoting library’s services and events
Assists with decorating the departments (Youth and YA), creating book displays, and coming up with passive programs on a monthly basis in collaboration with YS staff
Other associated duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Aptitude for library work; good understanding of basic aims and services of libraries; Understanding of business and library ethics with relation to sensitive information; initiative; resourcefulness; good judgment; orderliness; accuracy; tact; adaptability; ability to get along with others; compassionate; courteous; displays leadership qualities; ability to make decisions; ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with library staff and general public, especially children and young adults. Regular attendance and punctuality is essential.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma required
Knowledge of current technology
Continued education preferred
Some evening and weekend work required
Kansas driver's license required
Meeting physical demands of the position
Able to pass a background check
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:
Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs.
Pushes up to 60 lbs. of books on carts
Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and stooping
Bending, twisting, and reaching
Talking and hearing
Handling, processing, picking up, and shelving of books and materials
Keyboarding, writing, organizing
EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, cash register, telephone, fax machine, photocopier, scanner, DVD player, HDMI TV, Bluetooth speaker, tablet, Ipad, and other equipment used in the department
WORK ATMOSPHERE: Work involves dealing with the public and staff, working in an office environment and some travel outside the library, creative and flexible.
03/19/2024
Full Time
$42k-54k (estimate)
03/29/2024
06/29/2024
hutchpl.org
Hutchinson, KS
<25
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