Full-time 40-hour Youth Services Guide - Anythink Nature Library (Spanish speaking candidates preferred)

Anythink•Thornton, CO

10d•$50,000 - $57,500

About The Position

At Anythink, we believe that everyone is creative, and that creativity comes in many forms. We are guided by the philosophy that people thrive when they discover and follow their passions, collaborate with others and become creators. You are equally as comfortable leading a story time audience through a song as you are with supporting an all-ages group with finding wonder in the natural world as you explore nature-based learning activities. You are weather resistant and love nature like no others; you are prepared for bugs, critters, and uncommon temperatures during your workday. As a Guide, you will design informal learning opportunities in unique spaces, both indoors and outdoors, that create magical, transformative experiences for our youngest customers, with an emphasis on children, teens, and families in a growing community. If you are a person with knowledge and experience with children's collections, innovative programming and a friendly and approachable style, being a Youth Services Guide at Anythink Nature Library could be your dream job. Job description: You create amazing experiences for our library customers. You are the person who connects the customer with information they seek. You develop and implement outstanding experience zone programs. You are a trainer and program coordinator at the branch. You are a natural leader, knowledgeable on all library operations and respected for your ability to have the customer leaving thrilled about the library. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm?

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
You have presentation or training experience
Continuous learner
Digital literacy

Nice To Haves

MLS or Master's degree preferred
Library or bookstore experience preferred
Spanish speaking candidates preferred

Responsibilities

You develop and conduct programs, presentations and workshops and create participatory experiences for our customers.
You are a wizard at teaching our library customers and staff how to use technology from e-readers to our online databases.
You are the genius reference go-to person in the library.
You design "how-to" training for library customers and staff on library basics such as copier 101 training, meeting room projector training, and digital camera interface training.
You share your passion for our product by making sure our collections are timely and fresh and our displays are refreshed and looking beautiful.
You love meeting and inspiring new people.
You enjoying talking about and offering meaningful recommendations of the latest books, movies and music.
You are an explorer; you are out on the floor with the library customers helping them with their journey through our amazing library.
You are the outgoing tour guide of library; you share your knowledge about the library operations while entertaining your group.
You know your way around technology, having the ability to teach new users about basic computer skills to more techie things like creating music, transferring images from digital cameras, and creating top-quality presentations using STEM philosophy and authentic learning.
You make connections that enrich our library customer experience through connecting customers with a variety of online resources, developing creative displays, and creating transformational programming.
You are a leader, happily taking on lead responsibilities, including person in charge, trainer of staff on operating procedures, and lead over other staff.
You reach out to the community, presenting workshops for your local area.
You are the branch liaison to committees, schools or other task forces.
You are always looking for opportunities to have our library customers feel welcome; you register them for a library card, help them with a fee, request a book through RLD or ILL, assist them in our copy center, or walk them through their basic computer needs.
You see the big picture, you understand when to jump and help in different areas.
You have great ideas to share on District committees.
You do the right thing. Every decision you make and action you take is an opportunity to demonstrate our collective integrity.