RS Library Assistant II - P/T (Youth Services)

City of Boca Raton • Boca Raton, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boca Raton Public Library empowers our community to discover, connect, and create through quality collections and resources, information assistance, educational programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. The Boca Raton Library has four service centers – the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library. Under the direction of a Library Assistant II Lead Worker, a Library Assistant III, or a Librarian II, part-time Library Assistant II positions are responsible for general functions of the library, which may include accounts, information, or library material assistance at the public desks, adult instruction, youth programs, or library promotion, outreach, and events.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (60 college or university credits).
• One (1) year experience working with the public.
• Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor’s degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.
• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with cash registers, computers, or other technology to assist customers at a front desk, or experience developing or presenting a class, program, or instruction preferred.
• Experience working in libraries, bookstores, educational or cultural organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs youth services functions including program reservation, reading level assistance, and placing holds, in person, by email and on the phone.
• Effectively uses email, phones, computers and printers, library software and calendars, library self-checks and scanners, and meeting room technology.
• Interacts helpfully with patrons to assist them in using library computers and printers, locating and using library materials, and participating in youth activities.
• Develops engaging programs and activities for children, teens, and families, including early literacy and story times, educational programs, computers and software, crafts and lifelong learning, and programs which promote cooperation.
• Assists with library-wide events, offers reading recommendations, and maintains displays.
• Enforces the Rules of Conduct, library policies, and maintains order at the libraries.

Benefits

• The City of Boca Raton offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which may include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more. (Note: Specific benefits for part-time positions may vary.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree