[OPLINLIST] Storytime and Events Position

[Terri Manney]

MidPointe Library – Storytime & Event Position, Youth Focus – Full Time



MidPointe is expanding its centralized event/outreach services. Your day will be filled with a mix of creativity, performing & customer service all rolled into one great job! You’ll travel to the communities in our service area that include Liberty, Monroe, Middletown, Trenton & West Chester, set up your storytime or event for youth 0 – 6 years old, present it, obtain event evaluations, assist patrons afterwards with their book selections, tear down & go to the next event.



Besides creating and presenting events and storytimes, you'll work with the event coordinator to develop ideas for services & events in response to identified community needs; purchase needed program supplies & necessities; write event descriptions for the distributed calendar & blog posts; & prepare statistical information and reports.



MidPointe is located on the east side of Butler County, Ohio in a vibrant, dynamic, diverse community that enjoys community support. Nestled between Cincinnati and Dayton, the county has a wide variety of schools, entertainment, dining experiences, sports, and cultural events. We have something for everyone!


To Be Successful, you will need to:

  *   Have a high school diploma or equivalent. A degree in an associated field is helpful but not required.
  *   Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience creating, preparing & presenting events, storytimes & activities for youth 0 – 6 years old.
  *   Have a valid driver's license, maintain continuous insurability on library insurance & have reliable means of transportation.
  *   You need an expert level knowledge of popular reading materials, movies, music & interests of youth, especially with ages 0 - 6.
  *   Have excellent computer skills & be proficient with software such as graphics programs, the Internet, Google Drive & Microsoft Office. Library software knowledge is very helpful.
  *   Be able to work independently and with others.
  *   Effectively communicate, collaborate, problem solve, be organized, efficient, flexible, out-going, detail-oriented, focused, creative, approachable, innovative, future oriented, dependable, manage frequent interruptions & have excellent organizational skills.
  *   The ability to take initiative, plan, prioritize, manage & coordinate projects while meeting deadlines is needed.
  *   You must be able to learn and carry out the responsibilities of the job.
  *   Physical attendance & punctuality is required.

Hours:

Full time 40 hours per week. Includes days, evenings & weekends as needed for event scheduling.


Rate of Pay:

The pay range is $16.50 - $26.25 per hour, the rate depends on job factors such as experience, job skills, education, and languages spoken.



Physical Requirements:

-Must be able to work indoors & outdoors in different temperatures and in areas that contain odors, dust & other possible allergens.

-Must be able to move carts, crates, & library equipment that could weigh up to 100 pounds.



Benefits:

The benefits for full-time employees include state pension plan; direct deposit; medical & health savings account, dental, vision & life insurance; accrued vacation, sick & short-term disability; granted personal time; paid holiday's & floating holidays; EAP; education assistance; granted emergency paid sick leave for Covid sickness time off purposes, attendance to workshops & webinars & more!



Apply:

Complete a required MidPointe Library System employment application found at: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6138957.jobs?ShowAllOpenings.



Inquiries:

The full job description for this opening is available on our website at: https://www.midpointelibrary.org/page/jobs. Please, only call the library if you need assistance in completing the required online application.







Terri Manney
Human Resources Assistant
MidPointe Library System
125 S Broad St
Middletown OH 45044
1.513.705.8516
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