Library Associate - Teen Associate

Tulsa City-County Library; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa City-County Library's Hardesty Regional Library in south Tulsa is seeking a dynamic Teen Library Associate to manage the Digital Lounge, drive teen programming, and contribute to the Hardesty 3D Printing Team.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree; no prior experience is required, though library, retail, or customer service experience is preferred. This is a full-time role with a 40-hour workweek and varied schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No previous experience required; library, retail, or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Presents programs for youth in anticipation of or response to customer interest or needs.
• Maintains and operates AV equipment, computers, office machines, and other library hardware and software.
• Conducts community outreach, which may include services to schools, day care facilities, and community organizations.
• Prepares displays to augment youth services and to promote the collection and programs.
• Helps develop and maintain the tweens and teens collection at this library.
• May serve as Person in Charge of the location as needed; directing tasks of Customer Service Assistants, Shelvers and volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program planning

AV equipment operation

Community outreach

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teen Library Associate

The Hardesty Regional Library is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Teen Library Associate to join our team. In this role, you won't just work behind a desk—you will champion teen success by managing the Digital Lounge (our dedicated teen space), driving innovative programming, and playing an active role on the cutting-edge Hardesty 3D Printing Team. If you are a proactive problem-solver who thrives on connecting young people with the resources, technology, and skills they need to succeed, we want to hear from you.

The Hardesty Regional Library is a 50,000-square-foot, 2-story building located in the heart of South Tulsa, just minutes away from Woodland Hills Mall, plus four local school districts (Union, Jenks, Bixby, and Broken Arrow). Hardesty Regional Library is also the home of Connor's Cove Children's Theater, which features a nautical theme, seats 420, and hosts a variety of family-friendly programming, including musical groups, puppet and magic shows, and author visits.

Some Essential Functions Include

• Presents programs for youth in anticipation of or response to customer interest or needs;
• Maintains and operates AV equipment, computers, office machines, and other library hardware and software;
• Conducts community outreach, which may include services to schools, day care facilities, and community organizations;
• Prepares displays to augment youth services and to promote the collection and programs;
• Helps develop and maintain the tweens and teens collection at this library;
• May serve as Person in Charge of the location as needed; directing tasks of Customer Service Assistants, Shelvers and volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors' degree required.
• No previous experience required; library, retail, or customer service experience preferred.

Location: Hardesty Regional Library - 8316 E 93 St. Tulsa, OK. 74133

Salary: $21.10 / hr.

Status: Full Time 40hr./week

Schedule

Monday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday 12:00pm - 9:00pm

Rotating weekends: Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Occasional Sundays 12:30 pm - 5:00pm

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The job occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional light lifting, such as three or four reams of paper, four for five books, or other materials (up to 20 pounds) may be required.

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less than optimal temperature and air conditions. The job may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, such as occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of video display terminals.