Part-Time Youth Programs Specialist

Blount Partnership; Maryville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,084,000 - 37,394,000; Part time

Job summary

Blount Partnership is seeking a Part-Time Youth Services Specialist to deliver high-quality, face-to-face customer service and support the Youth Services Department in Maryville, TN. The role runs 29 hours per week, with duties spanning patron assistance, storytime planning, and event support.

You will help patrons locate materials, operate the self-checkout, and coordinate with PR for promotional materials while planning STEAM and literacy programs for children and teens.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality, face-to-face customer service to the public.
• Assist patrons with questions and locating materials using catalogs and databases.
• Maintain accurate shelving and cataloged materials; assist with tech.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with questions and finding materials using library catalog, databases, and online resources.
• Assist patrons with checking out materials using the self-checkout machine.
• Plan and implement storytimes for early learners; prepare crafts and activities.
• Participate in outreach events at preschools, daycares, and community events.
• Coordinate with PR to create materials (fliers, brochures, social posts, press releases).
• Develop and implement lesson plans for programs including STEAM, LEGO, arts and crafts for kids and teens 0–18.
• Teach and implement lesson plans for these programs; assist in planning large events (Summer Reading Program, Fall Festival).
• Supervise Teen Room after school hours; maintain library collections and shelving; check books in/out; weed shelves.
• Answer phones and relay messages; compile data related to programming; assist in other departments when needed.
• Assist patrons with library computers and internet research; provide guidance on effective online research.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library catalog system

Databases

Self-checkout

Job description

Blount Partnership is seeking a Part-Time Youth Services Specialist to deliver high-quality, face-to-face customer service and support the Youth Services Department in Maryville, TN. The role runs 29 hours per week, with duties spanning patron assistance, storytime planning, and event support.

You will help patrons locate materials, operate the self-checkout, and coordinate with PR for promotional materials while planning STEAM and literacy programs for children and teens.