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Form of workJob Type
Part-time
Description
Do you love to connect with tweens and teens? Do you find yourself scrolling through memes and TikTok? Do you create your own viral content? If you can say yes to any of these, then we have the position for you!
The McHenry Public Library District seeks a tech-savvy, trendy, collaborative, and service-oriented professional to join our Youth Services Team. The ideal candidate for this position will support our Library's mission by focusing on services, programs, outreach, and collections for the tween and teen population as defined by the ages of 12-18 or grades 6th-12th. The primary responsibilities of the position include: assisting the Questions Desk, performing outreach to area middle schools and high schools and other organizations that serve the tween and teen populations, developing and maintaining an online presence on the Library's website and social networking sites, and planning and executing programming that is educational, entertaining, and enriching for tweens and teens. This position may also have the opportunity to select some materials for the Youth collection. The skills required for this position are: makerspace skills, strong communication in both verbal and written abilities, a flexible presentation style, and the ability to adapt to the Library's technology needs.
This position requires a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends, with an emphasis on after-school times and school breaks.
Includes IMRF (Pension Plan) and Paid Time Off benefits.
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Youth Services Manager, contributes to the planning and implementation of library programs, collections, and services to youth and teens. Primarily serves ages birth through age 18 and their caregivers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Answers reference questions and provides basic reader's advisory in person, by telephone, or by email in a prompt, courteous, and confidential manner.
- Maintains working knowledge and can provide basic instruction in library technology, including but not limited to catalogs, eReaders, tablets, laptops, public computers, printers, copiers, scanners, hotspots, and fax machines.
- Plans and implements programs that respond to the needs and interests of youth, teens, and/or caregivers, which may include story times, summer reading, book clubs, after-school activities, and family programs, both in person and virtually.
- Assists in selecting and maintaining materials for assigned areas of the youth and/or teen collections in various formats.
- Maintains knowledge of current and popular youth and teen literature and other media.
- Participates in professional development and networking activities both in person and online.
- Keeps current with print and online reference and reader advisory resources to answer patron questions competently.
- Prepares and merchandises department displays and creates bibliographies.
- Ensures all policies and procedures of the McHenry Public Library District are followed.
Tween and Teen Services, specialized tasks include:
- Focuses on services, programs, outreach, and collections to the tween and teen population as defined by the ages of 12-18 or grades 6th-12th.
- Performs community needs assessment to identify tween and teen needs, in order to create tailored services and programs to address identified needs.
- Develops and maintains an online presence on the Library's website and social networking sites to promote tween and Teen Services and engage tweens and teens.
- Contacts middle schools, high schools, and other organizations that serve the tween and teen populations and works jointly with them on services and programs when they align with the Library's mission.
Additional Duties
- May communicate and cooperate with schools, daycares, and other local community organizations that serve youth and teens.
- May serve on library committees and committees of library and community organizations that align with the library's mission.
- May maintain library website and social networking sites.
- The staff may be in the role of one or more of the following areas: Early Literacy, Youth Programming, Teen Services, School Services, and/or Bilingual Services.
- Assumes other duties and projects as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Qualifications
- Associate's degree, LTA or equivalent course work/ and previous library experience; Bachelor's degree desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient technology skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications, Google Suite applications, Internet, eReaders/tablets, online video conferencing/sharing platforms, and the ability to adapt to changing technology.
- Knowledge and appreciation of popular materials for youth and teens.
- Understanding of the recreational and educational needs of today's youth and teens.
- Ability to complete detailed work accurately, efficiently, and on time with minimal supervision.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments independently or as a team.
- Bilingual skills (Spanish) are desirable.
Working Conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see.
- The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach with hands and arms, get down on floors, climb stools, and perform other physical tasks.
- Repeated movements with the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while using a keyboard.
- Employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time of work, including possible extreme hot and cold weather.
- Noise level is generally similar to an office environment but may be loud at times.
- The employee will occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds and push or pull carts up to 100 pounds.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Library will provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), military status, marital status, order of protection status, genetic information and sexual orientation all in accordance with applicable law. Such action shall include but is not limited to: initial consideration for employment; job placement and assignment of responsibilities; performance evaluation; promotion and advancement; compensation and fringe benefits; training and professional development opportunities; formulation and application of human resource policies and rules; facility and service accessibility; and discipline and termination.
The Library is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in a manner that violates applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
McHenry Public Library District participates in E-verify.
Salary Description
$17.00-19.57/hour DOQ
