Teen Services Programmer

Aplkentucky; Lawrenceburg (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Anderson Public Library is seeking a Teen Services Programmer to plan, promote, and execute engaging programs for teens ages 12-18, from idea to evaluation.

This role partners with Children's & Family Services staff and community partners, requires afterschool/evening hours and occasional Saturdays, and supports outreach, youth services, and library-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Experience in programming, event planning, library service, youth services, or other public service preferred.
• Experience working with teens preferred.
• Experience planning and presenting programs or activities for teens preferred.
• Comfortable using computers, technology, social media, and audiovisual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and present engaging programs for teens ages 12-18 based on teen interests and needs.
• Manage assigned programs from planning through completion, including supplies, setup, presentation, and cleanup.
• Coordinate with presenters, community partners, schools, and library staff as needed to develop and promote programs.
• Plan programs in advance and work within established programming budgets and purchasing procedures.
• Maintain program statistics and evaluate programs to help guide future planning.
• Assist with teen Summer Reading activities and major Youth Services and library-wide programs and events.
• Develop and present teen programs at off-site locations as assigned.
• Participate in teen outreach activities and promote library programs, services, and resources throughout the community.
• Represent Anderson Public Library at community events, fairs, festivals, school events, and other outreach opportunities.
• Interact positively and professionally with teens, families, community members, schools, and partner organizations while representing the library.
• Assist with setup, staffing, activities, and cleanup at library outreach events.
• Help identify opportunities for teen programming, partnerships, and community engagement.
• Assist the Children's & Family Services Librarian with displays, special projects, seasonal initiatives, and department activities.
• Provide friendly and professional assistance to library patrons.
• Help patrons locate library materials and information and refer questions to appropriate staff when necessary.
• Promote library resources, including digital resources, databases, programs, collections, and services.
• Assist other departments and with library-wide activities when needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of library policies, programs, services, and resources.
• Perform circulation duties as scheduled, including checking materials in and out, issuing library cards, handling holds, and assisting patrons with basic account questions.
• Assist with shelving, shelf reading, and maintaining orderly library spaces as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of library user information.
• Follow library policies, procedures, professional standards, and safety practices.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teen programming

Event planning

Public service

Technology literacy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Experience in youth services

Tools

Library software

Audiovisual equipment

Social media tools

Job description

Children's & Family Services Librarian and Library Director

Supervision Exercised:

None

Status:

Non-Exempt, Part-Time or Full-Time

CERTIFICATION:

Per KRS 171.230-300, full-time employees who provide information services to the public are subject to Kentucky public library certification requirements. Part-time employees may be required to meet applicable certification requirements as determined by the Library or KDLA requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Children's & Family Services Librarian and Library Director, the Teen Services Programmer is responsible for planning, preparing, promoting, and executing engaging programs for teens ages 12-18. This position takes an active role in developing programs that respond to teen interests and needs and is responsible for carrying assigned programs from initial idea through completion and evaluation.

The Teen Services Programmer also participates in teen outreach programming, community events, and library-wide initiatives. This position requires regular afterschool and evening availability, with occasional Saturday hours, to support programming and community engagement.

The Teen Services Programmer works collaboratively with the Children's & Family Services Manager, Youth Services staff, and other library departments to support Anderson Public Library's mission of Inspiring Curiosity, Fueling Imagination, and Building Community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teen Programming - 65%

• Plan, develop, and present engaging programs for teens ages 12-18 based on teen interests and needs.
• Manage assigned programs from planning through completion, including supplies, setup, presentation, and cleanup.
• Coordinate with presenters, community partners, schools, and library staff as needed to develop and promote programs.
• Plan programs in advance and work within established programming budgets and purchasing procedures.
• Maintain program statistics and evaluate programs to help guide future planning.
• Assist with teen Summer Reading activities and major Youth Services and library-wide programs and events.

Outreach & Community Engagement - 20%

Participation in community events is an essential function of this position and may require evening and weekend hours.

• Develop and present teen programs at off-site locations as assigned.
• Participate in teen outreach activities and promote library programs, services, and resources throughout the community.
• Represent Anderson Public Library at community events, fairs, festivals, school events, and other outreach opportunities.
• Interact positively and professionally with teens, families, community members, schools, and partner organizations while representing the library.
• Assist with setup, staffing, activities, and cleanup at library outreach events.
• Help identify opportunities for teen programming, partnerships, and community engagement.

Youth Services & Library Support - 10%

• Assist the Children's & Family Services Librarian with displays, special projects, seasonal initiatives, and department activities.
• Provide friendly and professional assistance to library patrons.
• Help patrons locate library materials and information and refer questions to appropriate staff when necessary.
• Promote library resources, including digital resources, databases, programs, collections, and services.
• Assist other departments and with library-wide activities when needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of library policies, programs, services, and resources.
• Perform circulation duties as scheduled, including checking materials in and out, issuing library cards, handling holds, and assisting patrons with basic account questions.
• Assist with shelving, shelf reading, and maintaining orderly library spaces as assigned.

Other Duties - 5%

• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of library user information.
• Follow library policies, procedures, professional standards, and safety practices.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Experience in programming, event planning, library service, education, youth services, or other public service preferred.
• Experience working with teens preferred.
• Experience planning and presenting programs or activities for teens preferred.
• Comfortable using computers, technology, social media, and audiovisual equipment.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Creative and confident in planning and presenting programs for teens.
• Ability to interact positively and appropriately with teens ages 12-18.
• Strong communication, organization, time-management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to independently manage groups of teens in a safe and engaging environment.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with others, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to recognize teen interests and needs and turn them into engaging programs.
• Comfortable using computers, library software, social media, gaming, audiovisual equipment, and other technology.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and refer concerns to a supervisor when appropriate.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing program and library needs.

Physical Characteristics:

With or without reasonable accommodation, the employee must be able to:

• Move throughout the library and off-site programming locations and stand or sit for extended periods.
• Bend, reach, and move as needed for program setup and cleanup.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds and move carts, supplies, and program equipment.
• Operate computers, audiovisual equipment, and other equipment used for programming.

Work Devices:

Scheduling Requirements

This position requires a flexible schedule based on programming and library needs. Regular afterschool and evening hours are required, with occasional Saturday hours and additional hours as needed for outreach, community events, and special programs.

Work is performed primarily inside the library with regular interaction with teens and the general public, with some work at off-site and outdoor community events. Afterschool and evening work is a regular part of this position, with occasional weekend work.

This job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.