WARREN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

DEPARTMENT: Teen Services

POSITION TITLE: Teen Services Specialist

SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting and working closely with other library departments in order to discern and meet needs of teen and tween users of the library. Responsible for development, promotion, and presentation of library programs, both in-house, virtually, and through outreach. Responsible for maintenance of a robust social media and website presence. Flexible schedule is required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree desired with emphasis on service to teens and on development of resources to meet their needs and interests. Library experience and previous work with teens preferred. Desire to spend quality time with teens required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Principles and methods for developing and presenting library programs relevant and beneficial to the community; capacity to organize tasks of the position's responsibilities and to perform them with thoroughness, accuracy, careful attention to detail, and on schedule; capacity to serve the public and work cooperatively with other library staff and volunteers with patience, tact, courtesy, and equanimity; ability to communicate with others orally and in writing and assure that communications with staff, adults, and teens are understood. Ability to speak with schools and the community and provide outreach services.

Adept at social media interaction, graphics, and computer use. Must be energetic, creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking, working to further connect the library with the teen community through innovative outreach programming and services.

REPORTS TO: Library Director

HOURS: Full-time position, primarily afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person