Youth Services Specialist Part Time

• Location Blount County,Maryville, TN, 37804,United States
• Base Pay $22.65 / Hour
• Job Category County
• Employee Type Part Time

Under the supervision of the Youth Services Manager, the Part-Time Youth Services Specialist provides high quality, professional face-to-face customer service that enables the public to access the full range of the services provided by the Youth Services Department. This is a part-time position at 29 hours weekly. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Assist patrons with any and all questions and/or finding materials, using tools like the library catalog, databases and online resources;

Assist patrons with checking out materials using the self-checkout machine;

Aid the early learners literacy program by planning and implementing story times for all ages, preparing crafts and activities, and other related tasks;

Participate in outreach events such as visiting preschools and daycares, school events, or community events;

Coordinate with PR to create supplementary materials (fliers, brochures, social media posts, press releases, etc.);

Develop lesson plans for programs including but not limited to STEAM topics, LEGO building, arts and crafts, book clubs, etc., for kids and teens from 0 months - 18 years;

Implement and teach lesson plans for the aforementioned programs;

Assist with planning large events such as our Summer Reading Program or Fall Festival ;

Supervise the Teen Room during after school hours or programming;

Maintain library collection via organizing and shelving books, checking books in and out, and weeding shelves;

Answer phones and relays messages;

Compile data related to programming;

Assist in other library departments when necessary;

Assist patrons with the use of library computers, including troubleshooting;

Teach patrons effective ways to use the internet, especially for research;

Tidies areas; and

Performs other assigned duties.

It is mandatory for Part-Time Youth Services Specialists to:

Possess proficient knowledge of library organization, resources, and systems;

Gain and implement departmental practices and systems;

Speak and write using current rules of grammar, composition, and punctuation;

Skillfully use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems, and computers for word processing, data entry, and accounting purposes;

Organize and communicate effectively;

Propensity to work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals, priorities, and needs;

Continuously maintain tactful and professional conversations with others; including, while being confronted with controversial situations; and

Bolster and sustain a positive, professional demeanor with citizens, colleagues, and other agencies.

One (1) year of experience;

Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and

Valid driver’s license.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach and manipulate objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines.

The position requires hearing, mental acuity, speaking, and visual acuity.

Most work is performed in a well-lighted, modern public library setting with centrally controlled heating and air conditioning.

Exceptional part-time benefits include vision, optional USAble, EAP, employee discounts, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,…