Temporary YPS Summer Clerk

ELKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY•Elkhart, IN

3d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Young People’s Services Clerk serves children, teens, caregivers, and families by providing age-appropriate programs; assisting with collection development; staffing the children’s room service desk; and creating a helpful, welcoming environment for all library visitors.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously in person and on the telephone with people of all ages in a business and public service context, and with professional colleagues
Ability and willingness to work closely with children, teens, and their caregivers
Ability to learn and adapt
Basic clerical, computer and mathematical skills
A general knowledge of standard office equipment
Ability to apply common sense understanding to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Above-average written and oral language and communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and business correspondence
Ability to effectively write routine reports and business correspondences
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Library personnel and the general public in one-to-one and group situations
Ability to speak, hear and see
Ability to stand for an extended length of time
Ability to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds

Nice To Haves

Prior library experience is a plus
Experience working with teens and/or youth is a plus
Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Provides customer service at the Children’s Desk and at other public desks in the library.
Supports programs for families and young people during the Summer Reading Program.
Performs collection maintenance such as weeding and evaluating materials for repair.
Creates displays and decorates children’s room to make it fun and welcoming.
Supports YPS staff with department and programming needs.
Performs designated administrative and/or clerical duties.
Follows established Library and personnel policy, procedures and work standards.
Attends work regularly, on time, and as scheduled.
Exhibits welcoming, helpful, positive and friendly behavior to all patrons, staff and guests at all times in all communications formats (verbal and non-verbal).
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
Regularly monitors Library communication venues including but not limited to employee email, staff bulletin boards and the intranet.
Participates in meetings, conferences, continuing education, community engagement, and special projects as required by the Elkhart Public Library or as dictated by professional commitment.
Addresses, or assists in addressing, issues and concerns related to the safety of Library staff and users as well as the security and maintenance of Library buildings and equipment.