Part-Time Children's & Teens Services Assistant

American Library in Paris; Paris; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks vacation

Professional development

Meal vouchers

Transportation reimbursement

Health, vision & dental coverage

Job summary

The American Library in Paris is seeking a part-time Children’s and Teens’ Services Assistant (CDD, 18 hours/week) for ten months, starting ASAP. The role sits in Front of House under the Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager and focuses on welcoming members, guiding use of services, and supporting events and displays.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, helping with book displays, assisting with programming, managing study room bookings, and contributing to collection

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/teens is a plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; French desirable.
• Record of experience in libraries or customer service.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience, good listening skills, and discretion.
• Valid European working papers.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Respond to email, phone, and in-person queries.
• Familiarize new members with the Library and services.
• Book study rooms and reservable spaces.
• Assist members in accessing online resources.
• Ensure users’ comfort, health, safety, and enjoyment; comply with safety rules.
• Shelving, shelf reading, and stacks maintenance.
• Gather and maintain statistical data.
• Provide support for children’s programming.
• General collection maintenance tasks.
• Provide customer service at the Children’s & Teens’ Services desk.
• Create and supplement book displays.
• Proofread event pages and populate event pages on the Library’s website.
• Create event registration forms.
• Respond to readers advisory questions per guidelines.
• Assist with training and supervision of volunteers and interns.
• Support library facilities/tech infrastructure; address mechanical issues.
• Work on special projects and open/close the Children’s Library.
• Assist in opening and closing procedures as scheduled.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Students considered

Job description

The American Library in Paris is seeking a part-time Children’s and Teens’ Services Assistant (CDD, 18 hours/week) for ten months, starting ASAP. The role sits in Front of House under the Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager and focuses on welcoming members, guiding use of services, and supporting events and displays.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, helping with book displays, assisting with programming, managing study room bookings, and contributing to collection