Part-Time Library Assistant (Youth Department)
About The Position
The Cedar Falls Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant in its youth department. The position will be 29 hrs./wk. with evening and weekend hours required. Our youth department team seeks to create magical, transformative experiences for the families we serve through both traditional and innovative programs for children aged birth through sixth grade. Under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian, this position involves planning and delivering story times and other youth programs to diverse audiences, providing recommendations of materials to patrons, providing excellent, enthusiastic customer service at the youth service desk, and other duties as assigned, including some interdepartmental work when needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma, or equivalent
- At least two years of customer service or administrative experience required, preferably in a library setting
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong clerical skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail orientation
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with children
- Some knowledge of child development
- Some knowledge of children’s literature and media
Responsibilities
- Planning and delivering story times and other youth programs to diverse audiences
- Providing recommendations of materials to patrons
- Providing excellent, enthusiastic customer service at the youth service desk
- Other duties as assigned, including some interdepartmental work when needed
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
