POSITION: Youth Services Assistant / Associate LOCATION: Schweitzer Brentwood 2214 Brentwood Boulevard Springfield, MO The Library Center 4653 S Campbell Avenue Springfield, MO Midtown Carnegie Branch 397 E Central Street Springfield, MOClassification: Part TimeTrack: Library Worker II / Library Specialist IFSLA Status: Non - ExemptPAY RATE: $12.50 per hour for Assistant / $14.25 per hour for AssociateAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Until FilledThis is a part-time position, approximately 20 - 24 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work budgeted hours during open hours of the library is open. Hours for Schweitzer Brentwood are Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 9:00pm, Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 7:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm. Evening and Saturday hours will be required on a rotating basis. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Librarys responsibility to the citizens of Greene County. The Assistant position requires a minimum of 60 hours college credit; the Associate requires a BS/BA degree in a related field. To be considered for this position TRANSCRIPTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employmentApplications may be found online at http://thelibrary.org/libjob/libjobs.cfm then follow the link provided for this Job PostingComplete application and submit transcript through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday Friday 8:30am 5:00pm.Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREssential FunctionsAbility to relate to youth from infants to age 18 and their families, and create age-appropriate programmingDevelops and implement children's, teen and family programs and activities, such as story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, or school age youth, family eventsWorks occasionally with teen advisory groups and teen volunteersDevelops library services based on sound models of youth participation, allowing for social interaction, growth and learningAssists patrons with readers advisory, information, and location of library materialsAssists and instructs patrons in the use of Library technology and reference materialsAssists and instructs patrons in the operation of patron access computer (PAC), copy machines, printers, microfilm readers, and reference materialsPerforms computer searches, keyboard work at 35 wpmProvides regular and telephone reference and information services to the general publicAssists Youth Services Manager with the promotion of youth services to local schools and community organizations through outreach, including periodic public speakingWorks with Youth Services Manager to plan, implement, and evaluate youth programs for the branch, based on the developmental needs of childrenIs a member of the Youth Services CommitteePerforms reference, patron advisory, and information services in a pleasant, constructive and cooperative mannerAssists in the training of teen and adult volunteersEvaluates and document programs and services to contribute to institutional and professional memory and adapt and improve future programs and servicesPerforms periodic public speaking, conducts tours, and attends meetingsInterprets and implements the Librarys General Conduct PolicyTimeliness: The employee must be punctual and timel
