Job Description
Background Information:
Join the Green Valley Ranch Branch team and work collaboratively to provide services and materials for children and families. Support the Library’s strategic initiatives of providing early literacy experiences to infants through preschoolers, connecting with parents and caregivers and developing school-age readers and life-long learners.
What You’ll Do:
Work at the Green Valley Ranch Branch, 4856 N. Andes Court, to create positive experiences for library customers by providing reference, readers and media advisory, collection maintenance, ECRR-based story times and community outreach. Promote and nurture pre-reading and reading skills. Design, present and/or establish a variety of programs for children of all ages. Build relationships with youth and their families to nurture curiosity and provide homework and technology assistance. Communicate effectively about issues and initiatives with customers, staff, volunteers and administration. Oversee library operations as assigned.
You Have:
Knowledge of library services for infancy through adolescence and current research in early literacy and child/brain development. Knowledge of early literacy best practices in library and community settings. Knowledge of the Public Library Association’s ECRR initiative and supporting materials/resources. Knowledge of positive youth development practices. Knowledge of children’s literature. Knowledge of information needs, collection maintenance and reader/media guidance for all ages. Skill in interpreting, communicating and presenting information, both orally and in writing. Ability to thrive in an environment with constant public contact with people from all backgrounds and age groups. Ability to demonstrate positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers, volunteers and the community. Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner. Ability to be innovative, flexible and well organized. Ability to use extensive workplace and other technology including email, internet, databases, eMedia, social media and other software. Ability to pass a background check after the offer to hire has been made.
Master’s in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or plans to receive one within 90 days.
One-year of experience working with children in a structured environment (preferred, not required). Spanish language fluency (preferred, not required).
Excellent customer service skills.
We Provide:
$19.83 - $25.77 per hour starting salary range; $19.83 - $31.72 per hour full salary range.
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, offers are typically made within the starting salary range and depend on qualifications. The City and County of Denver benefit package will be offered.
Regular, part-time, 30 hours per week. The schedule will be determined by the needs of the department and may include evening and weekend hours.
HR Info
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