Youth Services Coordinator Position Available In Berks, Pennsylvania

Youth Services Coordinator Muhlenberg Community Library Reading, PA Job Details Part-time From $14 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Library Science Computer skills Communication skills Entry level Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Position Opening—Youth Services Coordinator The Muhlenberg Community Library is looking for a Youth Services Coordinator to work 23-30 hours per week including days, evenings, and weekends. The primary role of the Youth Services Coordinator is to plan and administer programs for children and teens. The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic about working with children ages 0-18, be customer focused, creative, organized, and possess superior communication skills. Strong computer skills are required as duties includes basic computer and technology assistance. A flexible schedule and prior library experience is preferred. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Familiarity with children and/or teen literature is required. Knowledge of different learning styles and reading development is required. Previous experience working in a library, planning programs, and/or working with youth is required. Previous library experience planning programs for children’s or teens is preferred. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. A degree in library science or early childhood education is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Preparation and execution of programs for babies, preschoolers, school-aged children, and teens. Regularly assisting patrons at the circulation desk as well as with opening and closing activities. Outreach to preschool and daycare facilities, public schools and other local organizations. Create displays in the children and teen areas of the library. Make suggestions for purchase and weeding the children and teen collections. Providing reader’s advisory services for youth. Travel to Berks County Public Library System headquarters for monthly meetings and training. Track and report statistics for children’s and teen programming. Attend staff meetings and trainings for Continuing Ed credits. Create flyers, posters, brochures for programs, and otherwise assist in publicizing programs. Help to manage and update the library’s Facebook page. Keep work areas neat and clean. Perform other duties that may be assigned. Must be a team player and follow chain of command. Starting Pay $14.00/ hr (Compensation is based on experience.) PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Background check are required before beginning paid employment. Applicants must have reliable transportation, valid Driver’s license, and a Berks County Public Library card in good standing. Please mail/email your resume, a cover letter, and three professional references to Melissa Carroll, Library Director, Muhlenberg Community Library. Applications will be accepted until August 30, 2023 or until the position is successfully filled. For more information, including a Job Description, please visit the About Us page of our website: https://www.berkslibraries.org/branch/muhlenberg/about-us Muhlenberg Community Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person