Youth Services Specialist Job Hutchinson area,Kansas USA,Education / Teaching

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Youth Services Specialists GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs a variety of library functions under supervision of the Youth Services Librarian and Youth Outreach Coordinator. Performs specialized duties according to the youth service area’s needs. May supervise shelvers and student clerks. This is a full time position for 40 hours per week. Does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK (illustrative only)

Helps prepare and implement specialized programs of the library for ages from birth to teen including: baby time, toddler time, preschool storytime, school aged programs, teen programs, family programs, Summer Reading Program, Summer Celebration, and interacting with Young Adult Advisory Board members
Using knowledge of youth developmental stages/milestones to assist young patrons and families at the library
Performs circulation functions & assists with registration of new patrons.
Shelves library materials
Receive and direct phone calls
Assists patrons with selection of library materials
Assists with creating and promoting library’s services and events
Assists with decorating the departments (Youth and YA), creating book displays, and coming up with passive programs on a monthly basis in collaboration with YS staff
Other associated duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Aptitude for library work; good understanding of basic aims and services of libraries;
Understanding of business and library ethics with relation to sensitive information; initiative; resourcefulness; good judgment; orderliness; accuracy; tact; adaptability; ability to get along with others; compassionate; courteous; displays leadership qualities; ability to make decisions; ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with library staff and general public, especially children and young adults. Regular attendance and punctuality is essential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma required

Knowledge of current technology

Continued education preferred

Some evening and weekend work required

Kansas driver's license required

Meeting physical demands of the position

Able to pass a background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs.

Pushes up to 60 lbs. of books on carts

Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and stooping

Bending, twisting, and reaching

Talking and hearing

Handling, processing, picking up, and shelving of books and materials

Keyboarding, writing, organizing

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, cash register, telephone, fax machine, photocopier, scanner, DVD player, HDMI TV, Bluetooth speaker, tablet, Ipad, and other equipment used in the department

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates mainly indoors in an office setting and in direct customer service situations. There will be some travel required and some work outdoors at programs and events. This is a fully on‑site position.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time without notice and may include other duties as assigned. The Hutchinson Public Library provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

07/28/2026

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