Youth Programming Assistant

VisionsHR; Town of Amenia (NY); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1 paid week of vacation

1 paid week of sick time

15 hours of unpaid sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ICHRA benefit of $300 a month

Job summary

VisionsHR is seeking a Youth Programming Assistant in Town of Amenia, NY, to create and manage the library’s youth programming. The role, requiring a high-school degree, offers $22.00/hour for part-time work of 25 hours weekly, including mandatory Saturday shifts. Responsibilities include organizing programs for all ages, staff circulation desk duties, and providing exceptional customer service. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, and healthcare-related allowances.

Qualifications

• High-school degree/GED is required.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including email and Google products.
• Must bend, lift, and carry library materials up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Create, organize, and execute youth programming for the community.
• Staff the Circulation Desk and complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure excellent customer service for all patrons.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Creativity

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Technology skills

Education

High school degree/GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Email services

Google products

Microsoft products

Job description

We are looking to hire a Youth Programming Assistant!

The primary focus for this position will be creating, organizing, and executing the Library’s youth programming schedule for our community.

This includes programs for all of our patrons, ranging from infants and children, to teens.

Staffing the Circulation Desk and other assigned tasks are a part of this position.

We are looking for someone who is warm and welcoming to all our patrons, and is also energetic, flexible, and organized, to help create and continue to boost our Library’s offerings of youth programs.

This position will be under the supervision of the Director.

Specifics of the Position:

• This will be a Part‑Time position, at 25 hours a week.
• Occasionally, programs will be outside of our operating hours and schedules will be adjusted accordingly. 2-3 Saturdays a month are required, as all staff rotate this shift.
• Must be able to provide excellent customer service to all of our patrons.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Outstanding creativity, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Benefits:

• 1 paid week of vacation, 1 paid week of sick time, with 15 hours of unpaid sick time, admittance into an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an ICHRA benefit of $300 a month, for healthcare‑related costs.
• The starting pay will be $22.00 an hour.

Requirements for the Position:

• A high‑school degree/GED is required.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Strong computer and technology skills are a must, including, and not limited to:

• email services, Google and Microsoft products, Digital Resources provided by the Library, and troubleshooting across a variety of technological devices.
• Must be able to bend, lift, and carry library materials up to 40 lbs., including up and down stairs.
• A background check will be required.