Part-Time Children’s Library Coordinator

Part-Time Children’s Library Coordinator

Become a part of the team at the second oldest circulating library in the country, and the South’s oldest cultural institution!

The Charleston Library Society is seeking a Part-Time Children’s Library Coordinator to create, organize, and deliver a well-crafted storytime program for young readers, under the general direction of the Head Librarian. The Library Society’s storytime program runs from 3:30-4:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with one additional storytime in the works. The Children's Library Coordinator also plays a major role in assisting with occasional special events, especially focused on children. Each storytime involves 30 to 40 minutes of stories— using storytelling props (eg. flannel boards, puppets, etc.) and songs—with an additional 20-30 minute crafting session relating to the theme of the storytime.

The part-time Children’s Library Coordinator’s main responsibilities include:

• Creating and delivering well-prepared and fresh weekly lessons that bring together children’s books with accompanying crafts and activities (1 hour sessions for families)
• Assisting with shelving and collections care
• Designing seasonal displays of books and relevant children’s materials
• Providing reader’s advisory services to parents, caregivers, and children
• Collaborating with the Head Librarian for children’s collection development
• Monitoring and sharing notable trends in children’s literature/ children’s literacy as part of the library operations team
• Performing shelf-reading and responsively moving incorrectly shelved items correctly; Re-shelving books accurately by location and call number
• Assisting in other areas as needed

Qualifications

• Must be very detail oriented, hard-working, trustworthy, reliable, efficient, and flexible
• Must be creative and able to engage easily with children
• Have a background in working with children (especially early childhood)
• Must have familiarity with searching library catalogs and using GSuite products
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Must be able to take direction and complete tasks
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform tasks that involve long periods of standing and sitting
• Is responsive to feedback from colleagues and families
• Is self-motivated but flexible, and has natural interest in the non-profit environment.
• Has a strong interest in reading and literacy

Preferred

Experience working in a library, school, or daycare setting.

Hours and compensation

• Fixed hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• $18/hour with flexibility in the amount of hours, based on needs of the Library as well as the qualifications and skills of the candidate.

Website

https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/internships/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Application Question(s):

• Experience working with children is essential to this position. Do you have experience working with children?
• Are you available to work Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11-5?
• Do you currently live in the area?

Work Location: In person