Youth Services Assistant/Outreach Coordinator, Conway Public Library, Conway, NH
Posted October 27, 2014
The Conway Public Library seeks an energetic, outgoing, creative, friendly and tech savvy team member to provide a high level of service in the areas of children and adult programming as well as general community outreach.
Founded in 1901, the mission of the Conway Public Library is to create an environment that promotes and facilitates lifelong learning and community engagement.
Job Description:
Plans and conducts programs for children to encourage reading and listening and the use of library materials; including all special programs such as story times, summer reading, and class visits. Plans and publicizes programs for adults.
Accountability:
Reports to the Head of Youth Services for children matters.
Reports to the Library Director for adult programming and outreach matters.
Youth Services Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working with the Head of Youth Services, develop, conduct, and publicize library programs for children.
- Provide outreach to area schools, daycares, preschools, and homeschoolers.
- Conduct “story time” programming for children up to age 4
- Develop content such as newspaper articles, social media posts, and articles for Constant Contact e-mail newsletter.
- Make recommendations to Head of Youth Services on the selection, replacement, and weeding of children’s materials.
- Assist the public in the selection and interpretation of children’s material.
- Assemble and arrange displays.
Outreach/Adult Programming Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working with the Library Director, develop and publicize library programs for adults.
- Develop content such as newspaper articles, social media posts, and articles for Constant Contact e-mail newsletter.
- Direct volunteers as necessary.
- Assist at circulation or reference desk as needed.
- Attend workshops and professional meetings.
- Perform other related work as required.
Training, Skills and Experience:
College Degree desirable. 3-5 years experience working with children required, preferably in a library setting. Demonstrated experience conducting children’s programming required. Skill in storytelling and /or music desired. Knowledge of library services, practices and procedures preferred. Operational knowledge of computer hardware/software required. Comfort using a wide range of social media platforms preferred. Experience using Constant Contact preferred.
Schedule: Minimum of four days per week with some evenings and Saturdays
Salary: $16 per hour, 25 hours per week.
Benefits: Two weeks’ vacation and sick time. One personal day. Health insurance available with Town of Conway paying approximately 50% of cost. “Buyout” option available should employee opt not to use Town’s health insurance.
Deadline: Open until filled.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to David Smolen, Library Director, via email: [email protected]. Use the subject line “Youth Services Assistant Position” when submitting email.