Job Description
Join the Boulder Public Library team as a Youth Services Specialist serving children of all ages, teens and caregivers in our newly renovated Children's and Teen spaces. Our Youth Specialists are actively involved in early literacy storytimes and outreach, programming, reader's advisory, answering reference questions, and summer reading. Additional duties include working in our Teen Space and in collaboration with adult services to provide seamless service to our patrons. Spanish language skills are a plus in serving our diverse community. See the complete job description on the City of Boulder jobline at: https://bouldercolorado.gov/human-resources/jobs-and-volunteer
Additional Info & Requirements
- Knowledge of children's and teen literature
- Experience working with Teens or Children in a Group Setting
- Knowledge and experience with ECCR2
- Knowledge of library resources
- Knowledge of children's development stages
The Community
The citizens of Boulder actively support their public library which is a combined Library and Arts Department. As a university town with the University of Colorado right up the hill from the Main Library, it is a community that values curiosity, education and families. Located 30 minutes from Denver, the city of Boulder offers proximity to the cultural advantages of a metropolitan area as well as many recreational opportunities in the foothills and mountains. The City of Boulder is a values-based organization focusing on Customer Service, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect and Integrity.
HR Info
Sandi Calhoun at calhouns@bouldercolorado.gov
Online application can be completed at https://bouldercolorado.gov/human-resources/jobs-and-volunteer. A cover letter and resume are required.