Lead Library Assistant - Youth (Main Library) (Grade 11)

Yuma County•Yuma, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs library work of moderate difficulty in the Youth & Teen Services division of the library and acts as lead worker for some library staff. This position has department specific responsibility. Hours may vary (Monday – Saturday) depending on the needs of the Library District. Assists with managing Youth Services division including planning and implementation of children’s programs; may be the person in charge on nights and/or weekends at the Main Library; supervises, trains, and coordinates the functions of the assigned staff; provides training, instruction, and orientation to new employees; determines work schedules and timesheets; submits budget requests and administers operational supplies for Youth Services division; collects, tracks, and generates reports for the Youth program statistics; responsible in shelving books and materials; assists patrons with their needs; responds to complaints; organizes and conducts library programs, activities, and tours; may promote public library services to the local community; develops, conducts and records virtual programming (i.e. story time, crafts, robotics, STEAM programming and emerging technology.); may be assigned to work in other library branches and divisions; maintains automated and manual files; prepares, schedules, reports and correspondence; plans, develops, and implement programs for Youth and provide computer classes, book discussion groups, and other library programs; responsible for updating the monthly calendar online and on paper; commutes to other branches for programs and provides outreach at different locations; creates and maintains monthly themed displays; coordinates wide-scale projects i.e. Cover to Cover Reading Program and Summer Reading Programs; participates in meetings and activities with outside agencies and organizations; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Library Science or closely related field; and three years working in a library; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a fingerprint Clearance Card
Requires successful completion of a background check
Must possess and maintain valid Arizona driver’s license
Knowledge of Yuma County and Department policies and procedures and functions
Knowledge of techniques of library operations
Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System
Knowledge of children’s services as practiced in public libraries
Knowledge of books and authors
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision
Skill in assigning and reviewing work performance of others
Skill in using office machines, and automated system
Skill in business English, spelling and arithmetic
Skill in providing effective customer-oriented service
Skill in handling irate patrons and tense situations
Skill in communicating verbally and in writing
Skill in following written instructions
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
Skill in training
Ability to effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner
Ability to plan, prioritizes, manages and responds to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read, write, research, synthesizes data and detailed reports
Ability to use modern office equipment and computers
Ability to assign and lead the work of others
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Assists with managing Youth Services division including planning and implementation of children’s programs
May be the person in charge on nights and/or weekends at the Main Library
Supervises, trains, and coordinates the functions of the assigned staff
Provides training, instruction, and orientation to new employees
Determines work schedules and timesheets
Submits budget requests and administers operational supplies for Youth Services division
Collects, tracks, and generates reports for the Youth program statistics
Responsible in shelving books and materials
Assists patrons with their needs
Responds to complaints
Organizes and conducts library programs, activities, and tours
May promote public library services to the local community
Develops, conducts and records virtual programming (i.e. story time, crafts, robotics, STEAM programming and emerging technology.)
May be assigned to work in other library branches and divisions
Maintains automated and manual files
Prepares, schedules, reports and correspondence
Plans, develops, and implement programs for Youth and provide computer classes, book discussion groups, and other library programs
Responsible for updating the monthly calendar online and on paper
Commutes to other branches for programs and provides outreach at different locations
Creates and maintains monthly themed displays
Coordinates wide-scale projects i.e. Cover to Cover Reading Program and Summer Reading Programs
Participates in meetings and activities with outside agencies and organizations
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Performs other duties as assigned