PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT -Teen Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Non-Bargaining Unit

Part-Time up to 19.5 hours

Job summary

City of Fairfield, CT's Fairfield Woods Branch Library seeks a part-time Teen Services Assistant to support after-school programs for grades 6-12. You will provide friendly teen patron service, help register participants, assist with crafts and STEM activities, and encourage participation in library programs.

Hours are 2:00-5:00 PM or 2:30-5:00 PM on weekdays during the school year, up to 19.5 hours weekly. The role is non-bargaining unit, with $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with grades 6-12.
• Courteous and professional customer service at all times.
• Interest in teen culture and interests.
• Good judgement and discretion when interacting with staff and public.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, enthusiastic teen patron service.
• Assist in operation of the after-school teen program and register participants.
• Help with hands-on crafts and STEM activities and engage participants.
• Encourage participation in library activities and programs.
• Represent Fairfield Public Library positively and professionally.

Skills

Teen services enthusiasm

Customer service

Teen culture awareness

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.