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Youth Services Specialist – Hickory Flat Public Library

About the Role

This position organizes library services for youth ages 0-12, including information assistance, collection services and programming (including story times, after-school programs and summer reading programs). This position also works with branch staff to provide services to families and all ages. The position interacts directly with the public to provide quality customer service. This position provides the best possible programs and services to help support the learning needs of youth, and their families, schools and caregivers. This customer focused position anticipates and meets the needs of users in the most visible way and provides circulation assistance.

Closing Date: 05/6/2024

 

Start Date & Location: June 3, 2024 / Hickory Flat Public Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton, GA 30115

 

Salary & Benefits: $28,392 Annually, Paid Annual Leave, Sick Leave & Holidays. State Health Benefit Plan, Flexible Benefits and Teacher Retirement System.

 

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Schedule includes a combination of daytime, evening, and weekend hours. This library is open 6 days a week. Work schedule will vary, and flexibility is required.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and evaluate a wide variety of programs and services appropriate to the identified interests and developmental needs of children.

  • Provides programs and services that enhance early literacy, reading and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematical skills), providing learning opportunities for children that are self-directed, experiential and content-rich.

  • Demonstrate creativity, openness to new ideas, knowledge of a variety of tools and techniques, flexibility and a sense of humor to create interesting and engaging programs.

  • Promote youth library services directly to children through school visits, library tours, etc., and through engaging caregivers, educators and other youth-serving community partners.

  • Proactively interacts with the public to ascertain what they need and ensure that they find it, conducting reference interviews and information searches as needed.

  • Demonstrates broad knowledge and appreciation of children’s literature, including authors and publishers.

  • Pursue a variety of information sources, including popular media, to keep current on topics relevant to children.

  • Assist at the service desk and provide staff support as needed.

  • Maintain and report statistics related to youth services as required.

  • Provide a monthly schedule of youth programs for inclusion in system wide promotional materials in a timely manner.

 

Qualifications: Requires High School Diploma or equivalent. 1 year job related experience; preferably working with the 

public in a customer service or retail field. Bilingual ability is a plus in serving a diverse community.

 

Skills & Abilities:

  • Skills in program presentation and speaking in public.

  • Skills reflecting a high level of comfort with technology.

  • Ability to perform basic math; understand and follow written and oral instructions.

  • Ability to work with others in a variety of circumstances; to deal tactfully with staff and the public; to communicate effectively with supervisor, staff and the public.

  • Ability to understand and perform library procedures.

 

Physical Requirements:  Must be able to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; lift boxes and crates of no more than 30 lbs.; move and manipulate inventory; frequent stooping, kneeling and crouching. 

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