SOKC - Library Associate/Children's Services Dept. (Hourly)

Paycom - ATS; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Pioneer Library System seeks an energetic part-time professional to deliver high-quality customer service across children’s services, reference, and outreach. You’ll support readers' advisory and lead engaging programming for children, including story times, using basic office software and library resources.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, with a driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience with children or early childhood education preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service across children's services, reference, and outreach.
• Lead story times and children's programming.
• Assist with reader’s advisory and collections knowledge.
• Utilize basic computer software/hardware in daily work.
• Lift up to 25 lbs and work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Children’s programming

Reader’s advisory

Story time

Basic computer skills

Office software

Library policies

Lift 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Three years relevant experience

Children/early childhood experience

Driver’s license

Tools

Email applications

Office software

Internet/database search

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SOKC Public Library - Oklahoma City, OK, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $22.16Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Hourly position (Pay Grade 16, Base). Hours will vary weekly based on fluctuating Branch or Department demand. Must be available to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings and weekends, in addition up to two weeks of “Mandatory New Hire Orientation & Training” located at the Administrative Offices in Norman.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides high-level customer service to Pioneer Library System customers including children’s services, reference, reader’s advisory, children’s programming and outreach; has working knowledge in the operation of computers and standard office software products. Works under the direction of the Children’s Services Manager; performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:: Education and/or experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Three years relevant experience;
• Experience working with children or early childhood education preferred;
• Equivalent combination of technical training, education and/or experience may be considered;
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understands and performs basic functions and tasks of common software programs and email applications;
• Uses and helps others use basic computer hardware;
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of library circulation practices and procedures, children’s books, child development and education techniques as well as reader’s advisory and reference services and functions;
• Demonstrated ability in working with children and children’s programming;
• Skills in working with public, public speaking and conducting/assisting with story times and other library programs;
• Strong skills in written and spoken business communications;
• Working knowledge in the operation of computers, office machines, and standard office software products; electronic resources, internet and database information retrieval;
• Lift up to 25 lbs; retrieve and replace items from floor level to at least 5 ½ feet in height;
• Work a flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends.

Pioneer Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All employees and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by the law.

Pioneer Library System will make all reasonable accommodations in the application and employment processes. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Elissa Fox at 405-801-4506, or by email [e-mail].

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