Outreach/Youth Services Assistant
Reports to: Library Director
Work Hours: 29 hours a week including some evenings and weekends
Skills & Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or GED
· Experience working with children and/or teens
· Knowledge of children’s and young adult literature
· Familiarity with MS office products (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)
· Ability to work without direct supervision
· Must possess a valid Driver’s License and own transportation
Responsibilities:
· Plan and implement story times for area daycare centers, preschools, and local park and recreation centers
· Plan and implement short story readings at area nursing homes and assisted living facilities
· Conduct in-library story times as requested
· Prepare and deliver books to area daycares, preschools, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities
· Plan, implement, or assist with programs for children and/or young adults
· Maintain accurate records of program participation
· Assist with shelving or reading shelves
· Provide assistance to patrons in the use of print, non-print, and electronic library materials and the retrieval of information needed
· Provide service at the circulation desk as needed including: check materials in and out; greet and direct patrons to various locations or locate materials; utilize and instruct the public in the use of the library catalog, the internet, library databases, and reference materials in response to patron requests for information
· Participate in conferences, workshops, and webinars
Physical Demands:
Frequent bending, stooping, standing, walking, reaching and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds on a continuous basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Pay: $10/hr bi-weekly
Open until filled
Please email application and resume to Stacey Peeler, Library Director at stacey.tcpl@tiptonco.com
Application can be downloaded here https://www.dropbox.com/s/b789tnl437vm76t/Employment%20application.pdf?dl=0
