Youth Services Assistant

Posted: December 2020

Job Description

The Youth Services Assistant will report directly to the Youth Services Assistant Director and the Teen Services Coordinator, providing library services geared to elementary, middle and high school aged patrons. This position assists in planning and implementing programs; reference
and readers’ advisory; collection development; school outreach; and provides support to circulation staff. Excellent customer service skills and a genuine passion for working with this age group are a must. This position requires evening and weekend hours. All Library staff are
expected to provide quality customer service with both internal and external customers and to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:

• Assists planning and executing Youth Services programs from Children to Teens.
• Attends/assists and helps run all children and teen programs.
• Supervises activities in the children/teen areas in the absence of the Children’s or Teen Librarian.
• Plans and implements programs geared to patrons from elementary through high school age on an ongoing basis. Includes special group activities, school outreach/collaboration, summer reading initiatives, craft programs, and presentations throughout the year.
• Assists in all other aspects of library services including reference, reader’s advisory, collection development and outreach services.
• Provides support to circulation staff. Helps with the day-to-day operations of the library by working at the circulation desk, checking in items, and other tasks as assigned.
• Works to maintain a fun, safe and positive environment which encourages intellectual curiosity and a love of reading.
• Helps to develop policies and procedures for improved library services, with emphasis on Youth Services.
• Utilizes and keeps abreast of current & future technologies in support of Youth Services.
• Participates in and represents the library in community relations activities.
• Participates in local and regional professional activities.
• Enforces Library rules and regulations.
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Children’s & Young Adult literature.
• Experience designing and implementing programs for school-aged children and teens.
• Excellent computer literacy skills, experience with “tech toys”, and the ability to become proficient with new and changing technology.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with fellow staff members as well as with patrons, area residents and visitors.
• Ability to communicate especially well with school-aged children and teens, making them feel comfortable and welcome in the library.
• Some artistic ability is preferred
• Ability to manage programs and projects independently
• People fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be a self-starter.
• Ability to learn library operating systems, online catalog, and Internet searching.
• Ability to provide efficient and courteous patron service to a diverse patron population.
• Ability to handle patron complaints and to resolve difficult situations.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in skills, functions and technologies required to perform job duties.

Required Education:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree is preferred. Experience working with children is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

TO APPLY

Send resume with cover letter and references to:
Sue Kiley, Director
970.927.4311 x8
skiley@basaltlibrary.org

Closing Date:
​ Applications will be accepted through January 29, 2021.

The Basalt Regional Library District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
​regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.