Part Time Youth Programming Assistant, Rye Public Library, Rye, NH
Posted February 24, 2017
Libraries that value their tween and teen populations thrive with liveliness and excitement! Here at the Rye Public Library, we seek to continue to engage this demographic with innovative and appealing programming. To that end, we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Youth Services Programming Assistant.
The position is 12 Hours per week with the following hours: Mondays and Fridays 3:00-5:00pm & Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 – 8:00pm. (some Friday evenings, infrequent Saturdays, and a rare overnight may also be required)
Primary responsibilities include the development and implementation of youth programs with a focus on tween and teen programming as well as overseeing ongoing programming already in place. The position will also occasionally require working at the youth circulation desk, shelving, collection development, conducting reference interviews, and other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate possesses:
- The ability to work independently and is a self-starter
- A working knowledge of and passion for working with youth and teen literature
- An understanding of the daily operations of a library
- Excellent organizational, readers’ advisory, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- At least two years’ experience in teen programming or similar experience
- A high school degree with some college education (MLIS is a bonus)
- The ability to manage evens with large groups of people
- An understanding and capacity with using emerging technologies
Please email with attachments to: [email protected] or mail paper resume and cover letter to:
Rye Public Library
Attention: Lisa Houde, Director of Youth Services/Assistant Director
581 Washington Road
Rye, NH 03870