Library - Youth Services Specialist; Scottsville Branch

The Youth Services Specialist assigned to the JMRL Scottsville Branch performs responsible work planning, organizing, publicizing and conducting Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) programs for children, young adults, and/or families. Provides reader's advisory and reference services for patrons of all ages and of a diverse population. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Branch Manager or Supervising Children’s Librarian, depending on assignment.

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The preferred starting salary for this position is $18.13 an hour ($37,710.40 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, vacation and sick leave, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

This position is also eligible for the following benefits:

• Defined Contribution 401a Plan:
  Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the “Benefits” tab within this posting or visit the City’s Employee Benefits webpage.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Plans, organizes, publicizes, and conducts library programs for children, young adults, and/or families. Works within allowable budget, maintains calendar of programs, and utilizes outside presenters when applicable.
• Provides outreach in schools and other community organizations, and organizes tours and group visits to the library.
• Conducts and evaluates programs using a variety of techniques, resources and activities, and recording statistics.
• Designs creative and helpful displays, including books, bookmarks, information and seasonal materials, bulletin boards and room wide decorations.
• Pulls and processes books and other materials that have been placed on hold by patrons in other branches.
• Provides reader’s advisory and reference services and other assistance to patrons.
• Performs functions related to circulation of materials, including checking materials in and out, creating new accounts, and resolving patron account issues.
• May assist patrons at multiple service desks as assigned.
• Organizes and maintains library materials; shelves materials by call number including straightening and sorting.
• Maintains collection including suggesting new materials, identifying gaps in collection and participating in weeding.
• Conducts reference interviews in order to interpret questions and identify appropriate response; answers reader's advisory questions including preparing teacher loans and patron subject requests.
• Opens, operates and closes library building/department.
• Promotes…