Youth Services Program Coordinator (Hufnagel & Village Libraries)
About The Position
The Youth Services Coordinator is responsible for the Youth Services area and age-appropriate programming, including utilizing PA Early Learning Standards and PA Forward 5 Literacies Information, and coordinate with Managers at each location in the management and implementation of youth collection development. General Requirements The candidate must enjoy being a team player and providing excellent customer service and programming to children and teens. This position requires someone who has excellent communication skills and who is truly enthusiastic about helping others. The candidate must have the ability to effectively coordinate programs and volunteers at both locations plus collaborate and communicate with staff and library members. Candidate must be dependable, a self-starter. Strong computer skills and the ability to use social media to market events is vital.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required. 1st preference is Library or Education degree, from an accredited university. Equitable experience working with children in combination with different educational accomplishments may be considered.
- Experience developing, coordinating and/or presenting youth programming is required.
- Candidate must have current Child Abuse clearance; PA Criminal History; FBI fingerprint-based record check; and Mandated Reporter Training certificate.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level, and bend, squat, and kneel occasionally throughout work shift.
- Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 120 pounds.
- Must be able to reach, lift, and stretch throughout the workday.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk up to four (4) hours at a time.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and publicize online and in-person programs for children and teens
- Visit schools and organizations to build relationships and perform programming, promote, and enroll children in SummerQuest, 1KBK, GOAL and other countywide reading incentive activities using Beanstack
- Assist Managers in collection development duties for the Children’s and Young Adult collection
- Maintain knowledge of current Youth Services trends
- Communicate and enforce library policies to staff, members, and volunteers
- Perform member customer service tasks at desks, including using the Integrated Library System
- Attend and participate in county-wide Youth Services meetings, Professional Development, and county-wide Youth Service events and celebrations.
- Work with staff to identify opportunities for improving services and meeting the changing needs of members
- Other duties, tasks and projects assigned by both library managers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
