Teen Programs & Outreach Specialist - Full-Time

St Louis Public Library; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Pension plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

St. Louis Public Library’s Buder Branch is seeking a Teen Specialist. The role involves developing engaging teen programs, outreach, and ensuring a welcoming environment for teens and caregivers. Requires experience with youth or a related degree, strong communication, and tech-savvy learning approaches.

The position offers full-time hours at Buder Library in St. Louis, MO, with competitive pay, insurance options, vacation and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with youth in a professional setting, or a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Education, or related field.
• Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills.
• Strong technical skills, comfort with operating video game systems, and an understanding of how technology can be incorporated into learning opportunities.
• Access to reliable transportation for outreach and other job duties.
• Commitment to serving St. Louis Public Library’s diverse customer base.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that teens, children, and caregivers who visit the Library feel welcome and find resources that meet their needs.
• Develop and implement engaging programs for youth, especially teens, including arts programs, STEM programs, video gaming, and more.
• Implement and shape key Library initiatives that impact teens and youth, including our STL Summer Adventure reading program and teen volunteer program.
• Provide circulation assistance, including checkouts and card applications, and assist customers utilizing Library equipment.
• Establish and maintain working relations with schools and other community organizations to promote library services to students, teachers and parents.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, or related field

Tools

Video game systems

Educational technology

Job description

St. Louis Public Library’s Buder Branch is seeking a Teen Specialist. The role involves developing engaging teen programs, outreach, and ensuring a welcoming environment for teens and caregivers. Requires experience with youth or a related degree, strong communication, and tech-savvy learning approaches.

The position offers full-time hours at Buder Library in St. Louis, MO, with competitive pay, insurance options, vacation and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development.