Teen Programming Page - Children's Services

Description

Under the guidance of the Children’s Services Manager, the Teen Programming Page assists the Teen Librarian with after-school programming for teens and summer programming for teens and school-age children. The role includes engaging teens in activities such as technology, games, crafts, and supervising teen areas to ensure appropriate behavior and use of the space. It also involves a variety of tasks related to staffing and supervising after‑school teen programs.

15 hours per week:
Mondays–Friday, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

• Assists the Teen Librarian in preparing and executing after-school activities for middle school and high school students, and summer activities for middle school students and school-age children.
• Engages teens in activities, including crafts, games, and technology.
• Assists with training of staff and volunteers.
• Assists with programs for the Children’s Department.
• Monitors and addresses customer behavior to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Participates in departmental and library-wide training and activities, including technology and safety training.
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Enthusiastic about working with teens in a fun and educational setting.
• Ability to address and redirect behaviors.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work independently.
• Ability to maintain a daily record of accomplished tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as a team.
• Schedule may include daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Ability to demonstrate technology skills and learn new technology such as 3D printing.
• Ability to issue guidance and ensure compliance with the Library’s Rules of Conduct and policies.
• Good vision and hearing to effectively engage with customers.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer, phone, and makerspace equipment.
• Familiarity with workplace productivity software, including skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical ability to handle and lift library materials weighing approximately 40 pounds and set up for events.
• Ability to push fully loaded carts of library materials.
• Satisfactory pre-employment background check.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Experience working with teens is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or French is helpful.
• Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Vacation Leave Accrual: 1.5385 hours per bi‑weekly pay period (45 hours, or five days per year).
• Bereavement Leave:
  Paid leave for the loss of an immediate family member, up to five consecutive days, including the day of the funeral.
• Holidays:
  The Library is closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. All days are paid holidays except for Easter Sunday, which is unpaid. The Library remains open for Juneteenth and staff receive a floating holiday.