Youth and Teen Engagement Associate (Part-Time

Description

Want to help turn the library into the go-to hangout for curious, creative tweens and teens? Warren–Newport Public Library District is seeking a part-time Youth and Teen Engagement Associate (average of 17 hours per week) to create engaging programs and activities for tweens and teens.

The starting hourly range is $21.27–$25.63 per hour DOQ.

Typical schedule:

• Tuesday through Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Friday from 3:00 p.m.
  
  - 6:00 p.m.

Two weekend shifts per month:

• Saturday: four-hour shift (between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(Sunday hours run from Labor Day through Memorial Day and are paid at time and a half.)

• Greet students personally, facilitate peer introductions, and serve as a positive mentor.
• Help with our Teen Advisory Group (TAG), guiding members in planning and running youth-led projects that influence library services.
• Run daily drop-in activities, such as esports, tabletop games, and STEAM challenges.
• Provide immediate help with library technology and equipment.
• Assist PCE staff as needed to support programming or library-wide initiatives.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive environment through respectful behavior and conflict resolution.

• Paid time off in accordance with the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)
• Voluntary 457 Retirement Plan participation

• Access to the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Casual dress code
• Access to a staff lounge
• Monthly staff events

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Social Work, Recreation, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• At least 1–2 years of experience working with youth (ages 9–18) in a classroom, library, or community-based setting.
• Comfortable troubleshooting gaming consoles and basic computer issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to connect authentically with both tweens and teens.
• Committed to serving a diverse community with sensitivity and respect. (Spanish language skills a plus).

• This position involves a mix of sitting, standing, and walking and regular interaction with the public.
• The ability to lift and carry materials up to 40 lbs may be required.

Warren–Newport Public Library District complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance completing the application process or require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at

Warren–Newport Public Library District is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, military status, or any other legally protected category.

Applications and resumes are accepted for posted positions only. Due to the volume of applications received, the Library is unable to respond to phone or email inquiries regarding application status.