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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Shelby County Libraries is seeking an energetic and creative individual to serve as Youth Services Program Coordinator at its main location in Sidney, Ohio.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>HOURS:</u></b> Full time (40 hrs/wk). Includes one evening a week and one Saturday per month.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>BENEFITS:</u></b> Includes health benefits package as well as paid and sick leave. Pay negotiable and commensurate on education and experience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>PRIME FUNCTION</u></b>:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Under the direct supervision of the Youth Services Director, the Youth Services Programming Coordinator is responsible for planning, creating, and presenting youth programs with a strong emphasis on teens. Coordinator is accountable for providing timely, friendly, and courteous service to library patrons as well as developing relationships with schools, community groups, and agencies that target teens and young adults. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES</u></b>:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Plans, develops, and presents programs for all youth, especially teens<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Develops and grows a Teen Advisory Board with teen volunteers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Works the children’s room desk and main circulation desk<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shelves library materials and keep shelves in good order and straightened<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Develops teen book displays<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Orders and maintains teen collection for all six Shelby County Libraries locations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attends all library and department staff meetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attends workshops, conferences, and meetings related to area of responsibility<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Serves as a liason to schools and community groups working with teens<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Requires excellent knowledge of children’s and teen literature<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Reads professional literature to stay abreast of trends in area of responsibility<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Provides good customer service<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Possesses a knowledge and understanding of the psychology of teens<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Keeps abreast of current library procedures and policy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Provides ideas and content for the library web page and social media<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Represents the library at community events <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Performs other duties as assigned<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>QUALIFICATION CRITERIA</u></b>:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u>Educational</u>:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Post high school education in studies focusing on teens or relevant experience working with youth<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u>Essential</u>:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with people of all ages, especially teens<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Effective written communication skills<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Creativity and enthusiasm in working with youth and providing programs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Working knowledge of teen literature <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ability to handle multiple demands<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ability to converse with others and handle interpersonal challenges and conflicts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ability to work independently and as a team when necessary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ability to change work schedule as needed by the library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Can stoop, stretch, and climb to retrieve and/or shelve materials easily<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Willingness to speak before an audience<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Willingness to take direction<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ability to handle confidential information with discretion<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Possess a level of comfort with computer software and hardware<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Possess excellent online searching skills<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ability to welcome, to serve, and respect all people equally<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Interest in supporting an environment where materials are freely and easily accessible<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please submit cover letter and resume to Rikki Unterbrink by September 15, 2014:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:steingri@oplin.org">steingri@oplin.org</a><br>OR<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Amos Memorial Public Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>230 E. North St.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sidney, OH 45365<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>