[OPLINLIST] Position Posting: Youth Services Assistants

[Margaret Robinson]

Youth Services Assistants
Centerville, Ohio

The Washington-Centerville Public Library, a busy mid-sized suburban library serving a population of approximately 56,000 citizens in the communities of Centerville and Washington Township, is seeking two full-time Youth Services Assistant in our Youth Services Dept. to help us fulfill our Mission and Values<https://wclibrary.info/documents/vision_mission_values.pdf> and demonstrate our Customer Service Philosophy<https://wclibrary.info/about/documents/customer-service-web.pdf>


Essential Duties & Responsibilities


*         Specialize in children's and teen literature: promoting resources and providing selection advice to children, teens and adults based on interests and attainment level.

*         Assist patrons with e-Catalog, Learn & Play, and Information Stations, and other Children's Room equipment.

*         Assist in implementing programs and services to meet the educational, recreational, cultural and bibliographic needs of youth, including presentation of programs and preparation of materials and promotions.

*         Provide direct reference help to young adults, adults, children, teachers and special groups: research assistance, in-depth searching, database utilization, and specialized reader's advisory service.

*         Actively promote library service, programs and materials to public and staff.

*         Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Knowledge

  *   Bachelor's Degree required; degree in Education considered a plus.
  *   Storytime and programming experience a plus.
  *   Strong customer service orientation with one year of work experience with youth in an education or library environment.
  *   Experience with desktop publishing, web, and MS Office software.
  *   Collaborative with demonstrated ability to contribute in a team environment, creative, with a good sense of humor.
  *   Self-motivated, organized, efficient, and productive with excellent time management skills.
  *   Knowledge of Youth Literature, developmental learning theory and teen pop culture preferred.
  *   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  *   Has ability to meet schedule requirements, including nights and weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

*         Starting wage is $12.32/hour

*         Excellent benefits package including pick-up of employee's portion of OPERS contribution

Schedule of Hours

Hours

Position 1 *

Position 2 *

Monday

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday 1

Off

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday 1

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Off

Friday 2

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Off

Saturday 2

Off

9:00 am - 5:00 pm


*Works alternating Friday 1/Saturday 2 or Saturday 1/Friday 2 schedules

       This position will require working on Sundays per scheduling guidelines


To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit cover letter, resume and WCPL application to:

Human Resources - YSA319WP, Washington-Centerville Public Library, 111 West Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio, 45458 or email to HumanResources at wcpl.lib.oh.us<mailto:HumanResources at wcpl.lib.oh.us>.

*         WCPL Application can be found at www.wclibrary.info<http://www.wclibrary.info> under Employment


All offers of employment will be contingent upon the candidate successfully completing a Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) fingerprint check.



Margaret Robinson
Human Resources Manager
Washington-Centerville Public Library
111 W. Spring Valley Road
Centerville, OH  45458
Phone:  937-610-4482
Fax:  937-610-4483
Email:  mrobinson at wcpl.lib.oh.us<mailto:mrobinson at wcpl.lib.oh.us>
Website:  www.wclibrary.info<http://www.wclibrary.info>

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