Summer Library Assistant - Youth Services (PT)

Manheim Township • Lancaster, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Library Assistant works closely with coworkers and management to support the Summer Reading Program (SRP).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to complete keyboard entry
• Ability to talk, hear, and see
• Ability to lift 30 lbs., push carts weighing 50 pounds, and shelve materials on high and low shelves
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the library
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities
• Must enjoy working with children, tweens, teens, families
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Ability to perform tasks accurately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior in all library matters
• Ability to pass Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Based Federal Criminal History Check.

Nice To Haves

• Library experience
• Work with children, tweens, and teens
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English

Responsibilities

• Explain the SRP to patrons and distribute reading logs
• Assist patrons with program registration
• Set up tables and chairs for programs
• Assist program performers with set up and checking in registrants
• Prepare craft materials and supplies
• Collect reading logs from patrons who completed the SRP and distribute prizes
• Sort materials in preparation for shelving
• Shelve library materials
• Flexible schedule based on the needs of the library
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Perform readers advisory for patrons based on age, interest, and reading level
• Promote literacy, intellectual freedom, and equal access to information
• Record statistics as directed by management
• Enforce the Library's Code of Conduct Policy
• Report safety concerns to management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED