Youth Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement System GA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Georgia Public Library Service is seeking a Youth Specialist to plan and present literacy-based programs for children and teens. The role emphasizes excellent customer service and helping patrons access library resources and technology.

The position is part-time (25 hours per week) with evening and weekend shifts. Requires a Bachelor’s degree; 1+ year in youth programming; GA driver license. MLIS is preferred and multilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 1+ year(s) experience presenting children’s programs.
• Knowledge of children’s/teen literature and literacy development.
• Strong public speaking and customer service skills; proficient with Google Workspace and databases.
• Valid GA driver license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present literacy-based programs for children and teens.
• Provide direct customer service to patrons of all ages.
• Conduct reference interviews and reader’s advisory recommendations.
• Help patrons access resources and use Library services and tech.
• Create promotional materials for programs and services.
• Assist with outreach events.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Customer service

Literacy program planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MLIS preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Databases

Electronic resources

Other software

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
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Dental
• Vision
• Additional Life
• Critical Illness
• Legal
• 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 needsProvide 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.