Library - Associate III - Youth Services

Library Systems & Services LLC•Collegedale, TN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Associate 3 role is the senior role in the Library Associate job family and may supervise Junior Library Associates. The primary responsibility is programming and at the circulation desk, providing excellent customer service. A portion of the Library Associate 3 job may also be to plan and facilitate library programs and/or volunteer coordination. For this position we are seeking an individual with genuine enthusiasm for children, and a warm/approachable personality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience in teaching or programming with children
Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Provides excellent customer service
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include a combination of days, evenings and weekends
Must be able to frequently move from place to place within the location; file and retrieve books and other items on high shelves.
Lift/push up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds. of heavy boxes, books, and equipment; work in confined spaces; walk; bend; stoop; reach; and climb.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements programming for youth of all ages: Develops plans and activities for programming to encourage the use of the library for all ages, including early literacy programs
Designs and facilitates youth craft projects for programs and events
Conducts and participates in school and community outreach and special events
Collaborates with Friends of the Library, the city of Collegedale, and local businesses on events
Creates printed and digital content for youth programs in Canva for marketing and posting on the website and social media sites
Records event attendance for monthly program statistics
Plans and implements Summer Reading Program: Develops plans and activities for ages 0-12
Assist with donor outreach, fundraising campaigns, and grant development.
Selecting and Ordering books and prizes
Assists with Collection tasks such as annual inventory, weeding and interlibrary loan
Maintains Youth area in the library with regards to posters, book displays, and passive programming
Assists with large-scale youth events including, but not limited to, End of Summer Reading Party, Annual Escape Room, and Christmas in Collegedale.
Serves as staff supervisor on their scheduled weekends and evenings.
Knows and understands the American Library Association’s Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tennet of a public library. In addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library.
Serves at the circulation desk checking items out, creating library card accounts, and answering questions as assigned
Other duties as assigned