Employment Opportunities at SPL
Sedona Public Library invites applications for the position of: Youth Services Assistant—Part-Time, Temporary
DESCRIPTION: This part-time position is responsible for helping to plan, implement, and manage services to families, children, and teens in a public library environment.
REQUIREMENTS: College coursework and school or public library experience preferred. Experience working with youth of all ages. Experience working with a variety of computer software and current technology.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to use a computer. Locating and shelving books requires visual acuity, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting on a daily basis. Employee may be required to lift boxes or bins up to 20 pounds, push a loaded book cart, move tables and chairs, and use a dolly.
HOURS: Part-time, from 15 to 30 hours per week. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
SALARY: Depending on experience.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to spljobs@sedonalibrary.org. Sedona Public Library is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
POSTED: September 5, 2019. Position open until filled.
DESCRIPTION: This part-time position is responsible for helping to plan, implement, and manage services to families, children, and teens in a public library environment.
- Support a welcoming, educational, and engaging environment for a diverse youth population, providing excellent customer service and readers’ advisory.
- Maintain appearance, cleanliness, and ease of use of the children’s room and teen area.
- Assist and instruct children and teens in the use of library services and information resources, both physical and digital.
- Assist with creating and presenting library programs for ages 0–17.
- Monitor the behavior and conduct of young library users; interpret library policies and procedures.
- Assist in shelving all types of library materials with accuracy.
REQUIREMENTS: College coursework and school or public library experience preferred. Experience working with youth of all ages. Experience working with a variety of computer software and current technology.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent verbal and print communication skills.
- Ability to present library programs for infants through teens.
- Knowledge of basic alphabetic and numeric (Dewey decimal) materials organization.
- Working knowledge of children’s and/or teen literature.
- Ability to use and give instructions on the use of physical and online sources.
- Ability to work independently or with staff and volunteers.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to use a computer. Locating and shelving books requires visual acuity, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting on a daily basis. Employee may be required to lift boxes or bins up to 20 pounds, push a loaded book cart, move tables and chairs, and use a dolly.
HOURS: Part-time, from 15 to 30 hours per week. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
SALARY: Depending on experience.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to spljobs@sedonalibrary.org. Sedona Public Library is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
POSTED: September 5, 2019. Position open until filled.