Youth Services Advisor - Seasonal

Youth Services Advisor - Seasonal

Does helping people give you satisfaction? Can you chat about Bluey or even the latest meme? Are you interested in delivering engaging and interactive programming?

We are looking for a creative, resourceful and enthusiastic individual to work with families and kids of all ages at our library this summer. This position involves interacting with the public at both our Kids’ World desk and the Hub (teen space) to connect our community to books, movies, music, games, programs and all the information resources the library has to offer.

This individual will enjoy answering quirky questions from our young customers, can work well on a team of dedicated library staff, and is interested in gaining experience through assisting with library programs and outreach opportunities.

Requirements & Skills:

• Positive and welcoming communication skills in order to work effectively with staff and customers in alignment with Our Culture and IDEA .
• Proficient in using technology (e.g. computers, tablets, internet) to assist customers
• Familiarity with principles of classroom management and childhood development concepts
• Strong written and verbal communications, including presentations
• A good working knowledge of books, movies and pop culture for kids and teens preferred
• Experience working with youth and multicultural audiences preferred
• Experience in customer service and group instruction preferred

Education:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in related field where applicable for targeted customer group, format or topic area.

Hours and Scheduling:

Part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week for 13 weeks from mid-May through mid-August. Mainly weekdays, with some evenings and weekends throughout the summer.

Applications received by March 31 will be prioritized.

Please be sure to add [email protected] to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.