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Updated 10/15/26

Youth Services Assistant

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Title: Youth Services Assistant

Department: Youth Services

Reports to: Head of Youth Services Librarian

Job Summary:

Staffs the public desk in the Youth Services department and assists library users. Hours are Mondays 9am to 1pm, Thursdays 4pm to 9pm, Fridays 9am to noon, and one or two Saturdays a month from 9am to 5pm.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the Children’s Wing and maintain a safe, attractive environment for library patrons.
  • Assist patrons with locating library materials and reader’s advisory services.
  • Place and retrieve patron requests utilizing the Evergreen Integrated Library System.
  • Promote library programs/services and register children and teens for programs.
  • Assists with collection maintenance, including displays and shelf reading.
  • Shelve materials when needed.
  • Additional tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Proficient with SPARK Evergreen & Google Workplace.

Education and Experience:

  • Two years of college preferred; will consider a high school diploma or GED and experience.
  • Experience working with youth, as well as familiarity with libraries, youth literature, and children’s activities by age/ability.

Education and Experience:

  • Two years of college preferred; will consider a high school diploma or GED and experience.
  • Experience working with youth as well as familiarity with libraries, youth literature, and children’s activities by age/ability.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

  • Must be able to complete tasks in an environment subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
  • Ability to operate computers with proficiency using library software, word processing, and the Internet.
  • Ability to view a computer monitor and operate a keyboard for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift materials weighing up to 25 pounds and push carts carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to move throughout the building to access materials.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for necessary periods of time.
  • Ability to communicate with patrons and staff politely and effectively.
  • Ability to adhere to policies in Staff manuals and given procedures.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Please provide three professional references. To ensure every applicant is reviewed fairly, we only accept applications submitted digitally. 

No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Note: Prior to the position’s start date, satisfactory completion of a criminal history, child abuse screening, and FBI fingerprinting prior to employment and every five years thereafter is required.

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to work the required schedule listed in the job description?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: 

In person

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