Specialist- Children's Services

Eagle Valley Library District • Gypsum, CO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Library Children’s Specialist coordinates and assists with the planning and presentation of library activities for children aged 0 - 11. The specialist incorporates early literacy learning techniques aligned with the “Every Child Ready to Read” framework. The specialist also provides customer service to patrons including processing new library cards, check-in & check-out of materials, collection of money for fees and other duties as assigned. Teamwork, communication and personal accountability are essential to the success of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, equivalent work experience or completion of apprenticeship.
• One year of customer service work experience.
• Adept with computer software navigation, customer service, and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and apply both District policies and Colorado library laws.
• Ability to solve practical problems and respond to routine requests.

Nice To Haves

• Incorporates early literacy learning techniques aligned with the “Every Child Ready to Read” framework.

Responsibilities

• Perform library tasks during assigned customer service desk rotations
• Maintain library shelf materials and keep public areas tidy
• Assist patrons with standard library services
• Assist patrons with library computer navigation, troubleshooting library device hardware issues, and introducing digital resources
• Support staff with opening and closing procedures for both the library branch and outreach vehicles
• Complete monthly check-in meeting with supervisor
• Plan and conduct story times and other children’s programming as assigned
• Engage with Project Outcome data and assessment tools to measure programming impacts and participation
• Create displays, promotional materials and programming crafts
• Participate in content creation for media outlets and the PR Librarian as assigned
• Support staff with back of house library processes including courier, item maintenance, shelf inventory and deselection
• Support staff in outreach service procedures and providing standard library services during outreach events, including bookmobile operations
• Transport mail to and from the post office and sort into appropriate inboxes
• Support other District libraries with youth programming as assigned
• Support parent and classroom orientation visits

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• paid vacation
• sick and holiday time off
• retirement match
• bilingual pay incentive
• wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level