Library Associate - Youth

Central Library; Sand Springs (OK); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Pratt Library in Sand Springs, OK is seeking a full-time Youth Library Associate to develop engaging, educational programming for children and teens while creating welcoming spaces for all. The role involves outreach, community engagement, and collaboration with a dedicated team to inspire customers and strengthen the neighborhood through exceptional library service.

Responsibilities include presenting youth programs, maintaining youth collections, planning participation in Summer Reading and

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a bachelor's degree.
• Performs outreach to educational and professional institutions, community organizations, and after-school programs.
• Presents programs and prepares displays for youth and caregivers.
• Helps develop and maintain youth collections (children’s, juvenile, tween and teen).
• Plans participation in Summer Reading Program, Books-to-Treasure and Teen Read Week.
• Has working knowledge of library procedures and operations.
• May serve as Person in Charge of the location and direct staff and volunteers.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teaching, presentation and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Present youth programs and prepare displays for children, teens and caregivers.
• Educate customers and build meaningful community connections through library services.
• Develop and maintain youth collections across children’s to teen materials.
• Plan and participate in system-wide programs like Summer Reading and Teen Read Week.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Presentation

Training

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

If you have a passion for youth programming, are innovative, and enjoy fun and creative work, Tulsa City-County Library has an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Youth Library Associate at the Pratt Library . Established in 1963, the Pratt Library is named after land developer Harry Pratt. Our community is as beautiful as it is progressive. It continues to grow and prosper while preserving our family atmosphere.

In today's future-focused TCCL Library, the ideal candidate is creative, energetic, and passionate about developing engaging, educational programming for children and teens while fostering welcoming spaces for all. As part of a dedicated team, the Youth Library Associate will help educate, support, and inspire customers by building meaningful community connections and strengthening the neighborhood through exceptional library service.

A selection of job qualifications and job functions include:

• Must possess a bachelor's degree;
• Serves as outreach contact and conducts community outreach, which may include services to educational and professional institutions, community organizations and after-school programs;
• Presents programs and prepares displays for youth (birth-18 years old) and caregivers;
• Helps develop and maintain the youth collections (children’s, juvenile, tween and teen) at this library; including recommending materials for purchase
• Plans and implements the location’s participation in system-wide special programs such as the Summer Reading Program, Books-to-Treasure and Teen Read Week;
• Working knowledge of library procedures and operations;
• May serve as Person in Charge of the location as needed; directing tasks of staff, the Teen Team Program and volunteers;
• Excellent interpersonal, teaching, presentation, training (one-on-one and small group), and communication skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Location:

Pratt Library - 3219 S. 113 W. Ave. Sand Springs, OK. 74063

Status:

Full Time 40hr./week

Salary:

$21.10 / hr.

Competitive pay and a full benefit package (medical, dental, retirement, paid time off) are offered with this position.

Schedule:

Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm,

Rotating Friday 9 am - 6 pm, and Saturdays 9 am - 5 pm,

Occasional Sundays at a Regional Branch

Flexible schedule needed for programming events and outreach.

What It's Like to Work at Tulsa City-County Library

Library work is about people first. Our employees actively engage with customers, provide exceptional service, and help connect people to the resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed. We serve customers from all backgrounds and life experiences, and we value empathy, respect, curiosity, and a commitment to public service. If you enjoy helping others and making a meaningful impact in your community, you'll thrive at Tulsa City-County Library.

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.