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Mohawk Community Library
Youth and Teen Programming Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Librarian helps people find information that they need in a library or in other collections or sources, including electronic databases. Organizes and catalogues library materials, plans library programs, and orders new materials or equipment. May work in school libraries or special information centers within government agencies or businesses; may specialize as a law librarian or medical librarian.
$58,756 / year median in Ohio
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Youth and Teen Programming Specialist Works to provide library services and resources to children and teens with consideration of the interests and needs of the community and library patrons. Job Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to:
- Reporting to the Library Director
- Plan, facilitate and work to grow attendance of all youth and teen events
- Organize, plan and facilitate summer and winter reading programs for youth and teens
- Plan passive programming for youth and teens
- Plan and facilitate Storytimes for a variety of age groups
- Consideration of safety of all patrons within the library and at library events
- Develop and maintain the library's youth and teen nonfiction area
- Represent the library at community events as needed
- Work with the Content Marketing and Grant Specialist and Library Director on public relations efforts and promotion of all youth and teen events, activities and programs
- Promote the library and library events within the community
- Work to build a strong relationship with Mohawk School to further promote library programs and resources and improve community literacy
- Work to build strong relationships with community partners that may have an impact on youth and teens within the community
- Work at circulation desk and complete daily staff duties which include but are not limited to packing and unpacking cargo, assisting patrons, shelving materials, answering the phone, maintaining tidiness of the library, straightening, and reading shelves (This may include assigned times of coverage at the circulation desk)
- Other duties assigned by Library Director Job Requirements
- Ability to professionally represent the library to the public
- Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with coworkers
- Ability to pass required background checks
- Availability to work all library shifts including evenings and Saturdays
- Understanding of computers and common office equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of library policies, services, and programs
- Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Open to receiving feedback
- Ability to make decisions and to work independently in a wide variety of situations
- Ability to employ independent judgment and initiative in assigned areas
- Reliable Transportation
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.