Part-Time Children’s Services Assistant
About The Position
Plan and conduct children’s story times. Prepare and present programs to school-age children and special interest groups. Design and create dynamic promotional materials for programs, as well as advertise. Proficient with computers, digital devices, and social media platforms. Setup displays related to children’s programming. Answer questions regarding children’s materials and programs. Act as backup to Circulation Desk as needed. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong customer service skills. Complete other assigned duties which support the administration and public services of the library.
Requirements
- Equivalent to high school education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Proficient with computers, digital devices, and social media platforms.
- Constant light to moderate physical effort required in performing duties.
- Constantly required to carry and handle books of all sizes, in small piles and singly, place books on shelves of varying heights (frequently bending, kneeling, squatting, or reaching to do so).
- Typing required.
- At least two or more years of experience in a library setting. A similar setting, such as early learning or preschool setting, will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Child Development and/or Children’s Literature is preferred.
- Experience with the ILS Evergreen is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct children’s story times.
- Prepare and present programs to school-age children and special interest groups.
- Design and create dynamic promotional materials for programs, as well as advertise.
- Setup displays related to children’s programming.
- Answer questions regarding children’s materials and programs.
- Act as backup to Circulation Desk as needed.
- Complete other assigned duties which support the administration and public services of the library.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
