Program Assistant (Part-Time)

City of Hobbs•Hobbs, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the library’s youth and community services by developing and delivering engaging educational, recreational, STEM, literacy, and outreach programs while providing excellent customer service and assisting with daily library operations. This position reports to the Teen Librarian and assists the Circulation Department and Children’s Department as needed.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.
Understanding of child, teen and adult learning styles.
Ability to think creatively.
Ability to learn Dewey Decimal System and other alphabetic and/or numeric library material classification systems and place library material in the proper place pursuant to these systems.
Ability to communicate effectively with children of all ages and adults.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library staff and the general public.
Study, learn and utilize principals of youth library competencies including Every Child Ready to Read, and YALSA’s Teen Services within 180 days of hire.
Study and gain familiarity with New Mexico State Library training resources.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
Ability to obtain CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire.
Valid state issued driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Previous compensated work with programming preferred.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the programming librarian team to develop and implement innovative programs that encourage literacy, library use and enhance the image of the library in the community.
Assists with planning and implementing weekly programming, as well as annual summer reading programming for all ages.
Provides outstanding internal and external customer service.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and supports library goals and objectives.
Assists with daily operation of the programming area of the library.
May organize and give tours of the library to students and groups.
Works closely with teachers, preschool operators, and parents providing recreational, and educational content, programs and materials.
Offers outreach programming and events at external locations.
May decorate the library spaces to align with chosen themes.
Develops creative flyers and displays to promote programs and build interest and participation.
Plans crafts for programs and events, and attend outreach events.
Performs in-depth reference service as needed.
Offer assistance to library users navigating library resources and offerings.
Assists in departmental collection needs, such as moving books, modifying locations, or shelving titles.