TEEN SPECIALIST I RFT

St Louis Public Library•St. Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library is seeking a Teen Specialist. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis. Central Library has a unique space just for teens- with gaming consoles, teen computers, comfortable seating, and a programming space. We are looking for someone who will enthusiastically engage with teens while playing video games, as well as research and help implement trauma-informed practices in our Teen Lounge with the same passion. A successful Teen Specialist at Central will work well as part of a team, be able to juggle multiple projects and priorities, and be highly committed to equitable services to a diverse population of library customers. This position is responsible for developing and implementing engaging teen programs that respond to community needs, representing the Library through outreach, and ensuring all young people have a positive experience at the Library.

Requirements

Committed to serving St. Louis Public Library’s diverse customer base and developing your own cultural awareness.
Friendly, outgoing, and excited to work with teens.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
At least one year of experience working with youth in a professional setting or a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Education, or a related field.
Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills
Strong technical skills, comfort with operating video game systems, and an understanding of how technology can be incorporated into learning opportunities
Access to reliable transportation for outreach and other job duties.

Responsibilities

Ensure that teens, children, and caregivers who visit the Library feel welcome and find resources that meet their needs.
Develop and implement engaging programs for youth, especially teens, including arts programs, STEM programs, video gaming, and more.
Implement and shape key Library initiatives that impact teens and youth, including our STL Summer Adventure reading program and teen volunteer program.
Provide circulation assistance, including checkouts and card applications, and assist customers utilizing Library equipment.
Establish and maintain working relations with schools and other community organizations to promote library services to students, teachers, and parents.