Children's Library Engagement Specialist (PT, 25h)

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Steelworkers Union

Job summary

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is seeking a Library Services Associate-Children's, part-time, at CLP-Main in Pittsburgh. You will help deliver Children’s Services, assist families, and provide high-quality reference and programming within a diverse urban library.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, maintaining the Children’s space, and supporting day-to-day operations while prioritizing equity and inclusion in services for children birth to 11 years and their families.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an urban setting is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines, manage assignments and responsibilities effectively in a busy urban library with a diverse public and staff.
• Outgoing, dynamic and highly organized individual with a passion for working with children and families and building relationships in the community.
• Commitment to providing high quality customer service in accordance with CLP’s Service Standards.
• Previous experience presenting learning activities for children ages birth to 11 years and their caregivers strongly preferred.
• Ability to execute innovative library service to children and families, especially in regards to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding of child development and the ability to implement developmentally appropriate library experiences.
• Understanding of the importance of family engagement and ability to apply best practices in family engagement.
• Ability to recognize current reading, viewing, and listening interests of children and families.
• Knowledge of current technologies, electronic resources, and social media.
• Ability to implement media mentorship practices.
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Library Services Manager, Coordinator of Children’s Services & Family Engagement, and other location staff to execute the vision of Children’s Services at CLP-Main.
• Working to implement programs that reduce inequitable outcomes for children; including programs in the library, at outreach locations like local schools and non-traditional settings to meet community needs.
• Maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals and agencies serving children and families.
• Welcoming customers and working to develop and build relationships with youth, caregivers and families within the Library and community.
• Helping to fulfill customers’ informational and recreational needs by providing quality reference and readers advisory using print and electronic resources.
• Providing high quality customer service to a diverse public and staff in accordance with CLP’s Philosophy and Standards of Service.
• Participating in system-wide initiatives, programs and service teams.
• Supporting location-wide partnerships.
• Modeling best practices and encouraging all location staff to connect with and serve youth to ensure a continuum of service.
• Continuing to cultivate a timely and dynamic children’s collection that is representative of the community’s needs under the guidance of the Coordinator of Children’s Collections and Library Services Manager.
• Managing the Children’s space, including upkeep and inventory, behavior, creating engaging displays; assist with these tasks at the branch level, as needed
• Providing meaningful experiences for volunteers in service to children and caregivers;
• Assisting with day-to-day operations of the location, which may include circulation, registration, and shelving;
• Engaging in continuing education opportunities in order to develop and maintain job skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

4+ years public service experience

Tools

Electronic resources

Social media

Job description

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is seeking a Library Services Associate-Children's, part-time, at CLP-Main in Pittsburgh. You will help deliver Children’s Services, assist families, and provide high-quality reference and programming within a diverse urban library.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, maintaining the Children’s space, and supporting day-to-day operations while prioritizing equity and inclusion in services for children birth to 11 years and their families.