Children's Programming Assistant at Johnson County Public Library

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Personal leave

Holidays

Job summary

A local library in Franklin, Tennessee seeks an enthusiastic individual to assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for children. This full-time role includes building community partnerships and requires a commitment to completing accredited library instruction and previous experience with young children. The position offers a starting salary of $16.80 per hour and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years library-related experience required.
• Commitment to complete 9 hours of accredited library instruction.
• Experience with young children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and evaluating programs for children.
• Provide outreach to schools and community groups.
• Help patrons with material searches and basic computer assistance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Program planning

Technology proficiency

Education

2 years of college level courses

Job description

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An opportunity exists for an energetic, enthusiastic individual to assist in developing, implementing and evaluating programs for children. A minimum of two years library-related experience is required to perform a variety of duties in all aspects of the library setting including: adult, children, audio-visual and circulation services. The selected candidate will assist patrons with their search for materials as well as offering basic reader’s advisory service and computer assistance. This is a high-visibility public service position in an environment requiring the ability to be flexible and multi-task oriented, exercise good judgment and demonstrate an ability to work well with both adult and children. The successful candidate will build community partnerships by providing outreach to schools and community groups to talk about programs and services available at the library.

Requirements for the selected candidate include a minimum of 2 years of college level courses and the commitment to complete 9 hours of accredited library instruction; at least two years of proven experience working with young children; experience with basic Internet searches and technology; excellent communication and customer service skills; and proven program planning, delivery and evaluation experience. This full-time position requires some evening and weekend hours and has a minimum starting salary of $16.80 per hour and an outstanding benefit package including paid vacation, sick, personal leave and holidays. A full job description is available on the JCPL website.

Qualified individuals should submit a letter of intent, resume and application to:

*Although employment with the Johnson County Public Library is for a particular position at a certain location, the library reserves the right to reassign an employee based upon the needs of the library system