PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT -Teen Department

Town of Fairfield; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Fairfield is seeking a part-time Teen Services team member to assist with the downUNDER after-school teen program at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library. You will register participants, assist with crafts and STEM activities, and engage teens in conversations to promote library programs.

The role emphasizes friendly customer service and professionalism while working with students in grades 6-12. Hours are 2:00-5:00 PM or 2:30-5:00 PM on school days, with up to 19.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with grades 6-12.
• Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner with excellent customer service skills.
• Display an interest in and knowledge of teen culture and interests.
• Ability to use good judgement and discretion interacting with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, enthusiastic teen patron service.
• Assist in operation of the downUNDER after school teen program, registering participants and helping with crafts and STEM activities.
• Engage teens to promote library activities and a positive library experience.
• Respond professionally to simultaneous demands in a busy library environment.
• Represent the Town of Fairfield Library in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teen culture knowledge

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Judgement and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Effectively assists with Teen Services in our down UNDER after school program (Fairfield Woods Branch Library) and other teen programming.

• As a member of the Teens Services Team, provide friendly, enthusiastic teen patron service
• Assists in operation of the downUNDER after school teen program and carries out various tasks including registering participants for program, assisting with hands-on crafts and STEM activities, engaging participants in conversation, and encouraging participation in various activities.
• Proactively engage with teens to promote library activities and a positive library experience.
• Responds professionally to simultaneous demands in very busy library environment
• Represents Fairfield Public Library in a positive and professional manner
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must enjoy working with grades 6-12.
• Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner at all times with excellent customer service skills
• Display an interest in and knowledge of teen culture and interests.
• Ability to use good judgement and discretion interacting with staff and the public

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Highly motivated junior or senior high school students may be considered. All candidates must be at least 16 years old.

SCHEDULE

• Hours fluctuate based on operational and seasonal needs; must have availability to work 2:00-5:00 PM or 2:30-5:00 PM weekdays during the school year.

PAY RANGE

• $18.50 per hour

AFFILIATION

• Non-Bargaining Unit, Part-Time position; up to 19.5 hours or less

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.