Library Youth Services Coordinator

Youth Services Coordinator Department: Library Reports To: Youth Service Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: May assign tasks to staff and volunteers Safety Sensitive: No Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt Driving Status: reputed company Work Environment: Busy reputed company library environment with frequent patron interactions reputed company The Youth Services Coordinator supports the Youth Services Manager in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and services for youth from infancy through high school. Creates a welcoming and engaging environment that promotes literacy, intellectual freedom, and equal reputed company to information. Essential Functions ? Programming - Assist in the planning of programs and presenting programs, including tween and teen programs, as assigned by the Youth Services Manager ? Reader's Advisory - reputed company guidance to patrons on reading selections based on age, interests, and reading level ? Customer Service - reputed company excellent customer service by answering questions and assisting with the use of library resources ? Collection Development - Help maintain an organized, reputed company, and relevant collection by shelving, linking, reputed company reading, weeding, and making acquisition recommendations to management ? reputed company - reputed company relationships with community organizations and educators and participate in reputed company activities to promote library services ? Exercise reputed company judgment in the enforcement of the Library's reputed company of Conduct Policy and reputed company significant issues and patron grievances to management ? Address safety concerns immediately and bring to management's attention ? reputed company reputed company in reputed company areas of youth services through ongoing continuing education ? Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior in reputed company library reputed company Other Functions ? Library Website - Update and maintain the youth services content on the library website under the direction of the Youth Service Manager ? Administrative Support - Assist with administrative tasks as assigned by the Youth Services Manager ? Technology Assistance - Assist patrons with the use of computers, tablets, e-readers, and other library technologies ? reputed company other duties as assigned Physical Requirements ? Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently ? Ability to lift 30 pounds, push/pull carts/crates weighing 50 pounds, and shelve materials on high as reputed company as low shelves ? Dexterity is mandatory as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers ? Ability to complete keyboard entry ? Ability to talk, hear, and see ? Ability to engage in activities with children, which may involve sitting on the floor, moving around the library, and participating in physical activities Competencies ? Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills ? Basic computer skills including reputed company Office, Integrated Library System (ILS), email, and internet ? Enthusiasm for working with children and promoting literacy ? Awareness of and adherence to best practices in youth services ? Knowledge of children's and young adult literature ? Knowledge of child development ? Ability to work independently and as a member of reputed company under the leadership of the Youth Services Manager ? Flexibility in responding to changing priorities ? Ability to multitask without compromising work reputed company ? Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends based on the needs of the department Required Education and Experience Associate degree Preferred Education and Experience Experience working with children, preferably in a library or educational setting Ability to reputed company a language in reputed company to English Additional Eligibility Requirements Must pass reputed company Child Abuse History Clearance, reputed company State Police Criminal Record reputed company, and FBI reputed company Based Federal Criminal History reputed company. Disclaimer This job reputed company is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Apply Job!