Youth Specialist

Georgia Public Library Service; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

FCPL is seeking a Youth Specialist to create and present engaging literacy-based programs for children and teens. The role involves direct customer service, reference interviews, and guiding patrons in using library resources and technology.

You will plan and deliver outreach events, produce promotional materials, and support readers’ advisory activities. A Bachelor’s Degree and experience with youth programs are required; the position is part-time with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 1+ yrs experience presenting children’s programs.
• Strong public speaking and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present age-appropriate literacy-based programs for children and teens.
• Provide direct customer service to patrons of all ages, focusing on children and teens.
• Conduct reference interviews to determine patron needs and provide reader’s advisory recommendations.
• Use electronic and print resources to help patrons access information.
• Assist patrons in using Library services and technology.
• Create promotional materials for programs and library services.
• Assist with preparation and delivery of outreach events.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Reading guidance

Literacy programs

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Databases

Electronic resources

Job description

FCPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among staff. FCPL does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; uniformed service status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or any other legally protected category.

Overview

Youth Specialists are enthusiastic individuals who create and present programs for children and teens in the library and out in the community. They assist people of all ages with library services.

Hourly Pay

$23.51 without MLIS / $26.92 with MLIS (Non-Exempt)

Benefits

Annual Leave (16 days), Sick Leave (13 days), Holidays (11 days), Teachers Retirement System of GA; Free Life (2x Pay), Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Optional Dental, Vision, Additional Life, Critical Illness, Legal, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Schedule

Flexibility is a must. Part-time, 25 hours per week. Applicants must be able to work evening and daytime hours as well as Saturday and Sunday shifts on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present fun, age-appropriate literacy-based programs for children and teens
• Provide direct customer service to patrons of all ages with an emphasis on children and teens
• Conduct reference interviews to determine patron needs
• Provide reader’s advisory recommendations
• Use electronic and print resources to find information and assist patrons in using these resources
• Assist patrons in using Library services and technology
• Produce visually appealing promotional materials for programs and library services.
• Assist with preparation and delivery of outreach events

Requirements

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree; 1+ yrs experience in presenting children’s programs; Customer service experience
• Knowledge of classic and popular chapter, middle grade, and young adult authors; Knowledge of the principles of child literacy and the stages of child development
• Strong public speaking and verbal communication skills; Strong computer skills, including the use of Google Workspace, databases, electronic resources, and other software
• Valid GA driver license

Preferred

• Master’s in Library Science (MLIS); Georgia Certificate of Librarianship
• Public Library experience in youth services, reference services, and information services
• Multilingual skills (Especially in Hindi, Marathi, Spanish, Tamil, or Telugu)

NOTE

Requires prolonged periods of standing & sitting; frequent periods of stooping, bending, reaching, and walking; a high degree of manual dexterity and repetitive hand movement; frequent lifting & carrying of light objects (individual or multiple books); occasional lifting of heavy items (containers of library materials or props); occasional use of pushing & pulling motions to move chairs, tables, or meeting room wall partitions; the ability to independently lift or move a container of library materials which may weigh up to 40 pounds; the ability to communicate under pressure; project vocally to a group; distinguish between shades of color; occasionally manipulate puppets and A/V equipment; and the ability to work from a ladder.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing the appropriate background checks & drug screening.