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Teen Specialist

Interested in working with teens in St. Louis? Do you want to connect teens with the Library and its services? Become a Teen Specialist! St. Louis Public Library's Central Library is seeking a Teen Specialist. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team.

Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis. Central Library has a unique space just for teens- with gaming consoles, teen computers, comfortable seating, and a programming space. We are looking for someone who will enthusiastically engage with teens while playing video games, as well as research and help implement trauma-informed practices in our Teen Lounge with the same passion.

A successful Teen Specialist at Central will work well as part of a team, be able to juggle multiple projects and priorities, and be highly committed to equitable services to a diverse population of library customers.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing engaging teen programs that respond to community needs, representing the Library through outreach, and ensuring all young people have a positive experience at the Library.

In this role you will:

• Ensure that teens, children, and caregivers who visit the Library feel welcome and find resources that meet their needs.
• Develop and implement engaging programs for youth, especially teens, including arts programs, STEM programs, video gaming, and more.
• Implement and shape key Library initiatives that impact teens and youth, including our STL Summer Adventure reading program and teen volunteer program.
• Provide circulation assistance, including checkouts and card applications, and assist customers utilizing Library equipment.
• Establish and maintain working relations with schools and other community organizations to promote library services to students, teachers, and parents.

You will need to be:

• Committed to serving St. Louis Public Library's diverse customer base and developing your own cultural awareness.
• Friendly, outgoing, and excited to work with teens.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

You will need to have:

• At least one year of experience working with youth in a professional setting or a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, or a related field.
• Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills
• Strong technical skills, comfort with operating video game systems, and an understanding of how technology can be incorporated into learning opportunities
• Access to reliable transportation for outreach and other job duties.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay rate starting at $19.74
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses
• Professional Development Opportunities

Schedule:

Mondays and Tuesdays 11-8, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30-6:30. Alternating Fridays and Saturdays 8-5. One Sunday shift every six weeks, 1-5. Hours subject to change.

About Central Library:

Central Library, an architectural masterpiece designed by Cass Gilbert, opened to the public on January 6, 1912, after more than four years of construction. As Central Library neared 100 years of service, a remarkable group of St. Louisans worked together to restore and renew this great Library and prepare it for the digital world of the 21st century, all while preserving its historic beauty and continuing to make available its remarkable physical collections.

About the neighborhood:

Central Library is located in downtown St. Louis and is surrounded by other notable architecture and cultural destinations. Central is within easy walking distance of many great restaurants, sporting (St. Louis City SC, Cardinals, and Blues - whose archives are housed at SLPL), and entertainment venues.

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org/employment and submit your resume with your application. Thank you!