Springfield-Greene County Library District is hiring: Youth Services Assistant/A

Youth Services Assistant/Associate at The Library Station

POSITION: Youth Services Assistant / Associate

LOCATION: The Library Station — 2535 N Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO

CLASSIFICATION: Part Time

TRACK: Library Worker II / Library Specialist I

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

PAY RATE: Assistant - $14.34 per hour; Associate - $16.34 per hour

HOURS: 24 hours per week. Current schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:30 am–9:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am–8:00 pm; Saturday 8:30 am–7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am–6:00 pm. Requires availability for at least 2 Saturdays and 1 Sunday per month. Schedules may change to meet library needs.

Benefits include Paid Time Off and holiday pay, Employee Assistance Program, Vision and Dental insurance, Telehealth, and retirement savings plan.

QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant position requires a High School diploma or equivalent; the Associate requires a BS/BA degree in a related field. All candidates must be at least 16 years old. Education and experience evaluated for recency and quality. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work is required.

Responsibilities

• Relate to youth from infancy to age 18 and their families; create age-appropriate programming.
• Develop and implement children's, teen, and family programs and activities, including story times and family events.
• Work with teen advisory groups and teen volunteers.
• Develop library services based on youth participation models; support social interaction, growth and learning.
• Assist patrons with readers advisory, information, and locating materials.
• Instruct patrons in use of library technology and reference materials; operate PAC and copiers/printers.
• Perform computer searches and basic keyboard tasks; provide reference services to the public.

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Application details: apply online at the library site; transcripts must accompany the application.
• Questions: humanresources@thelibrary.org or 417-616-0589 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm).