Youth Programs Coordinator

Stillwater County Library

Columbus, MT

Application Deadline

Apply By Nov 13th, 2020

Wages

$15.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Columbus, MT

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

STILLWATER COUNTY

Job Description

DATE: October 26, 2020

POSITION TITLE: Youth Programs Coordinator

SALARY RANGE:   $15.00 per hour

CLASS TITLE:     Library Clerk

DEPARTMENT:      Library

HOURS: Part-Time, 20 hours per week

UNION STATUS:     Non-Union Position

ACCOUNTABLE TO:  Library Director

CLOSES: Accepting Applications until November 13, 2020

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT: https://www.stillwatercountymt.gov/resources/jobs

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:  Under general direction, works with youth, and also performs professional and technical library services. Work varies requiring limited independent judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·         Physical requirements include walking, climbing stairs, reaching, standing, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50#s (greater with assistance).

·         Duties are performed in surroundings where undesirable physical conditions are minor and controllable.

·         Must be able to operate computers, software applications, and other office equipment.

·         Must possess a valid Montana Operator’s License.

·         Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills: Substantial and frequent contact with fellow employees and the public where tact and diplomacy are necessary.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

·         Works with all Patrons of the Library, including children, promoting, planning, and developing programs and special events.

·         Plans and presents Storytime in accordance with monthly themes and early literacy standards; incorporating current and emerging technology as appropriate.

·         Develops and presents children’s outreach programs during regular visits to area daycares, preschools, schools, and other community organizations.

·         Develops and presents children’s activities in the library.

·         In coordination with the Assistant Librarian and/or the Director, promotes events and activities via social media.

·         Maintains program/event statistics and reports.

·         Creates library displays and passive programming in the children’s area

·         Attends regular staff meetings.

·         Works with the Director in carrying out library policies and procedures.

·         Greets and assists Library users in and outside the building employing effective customer service skills.

·         Performs general circulation duties: check-in, checkout, and renewal of materials, library card sign-ups.

·         Assists Patrons as needed with the use of public access computers and electronic devices, such as computers, reading devices, tablets, and phones.

·         May perform front desk work and maintains other standard tasks such as shelving, filing, and maintenance of library appearance.

CLASS TITLE:  Youth Programs Coordinator (continued)

·         Promotes the services of the library to meet community needs, present and future, more effectively.

·         Assists as needed with responding to reference questions and phone inquiries; photocopying, scanning, faxing, and other patron services.

·         Performs all routine library functions and other duties as needed.

·         Handles small amounts of funds.

·         May open or close the library.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:  Generally, none, however, will supervise children during programs.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

·         Graduation from High School, or its equivalent supplemented by course work in library science or secretarial skills helpful; PLUS

·         Demonstrated work experience, preferably work in a library setting and/or with children.

·         Shall obtain a Montana State Library Certification within three (3) years of employment and maintain such Certification throughout employment.

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Assists to ensure the library and library programs are run in an effective and efficient manner.

·         Develops budget-conscious children’s programs and activities suitable for the ages targeted in and outside of the library.

·         Professionally handles disruptions during presentations/events.

·         Consistently and accurately maintains program statistics.

·         Builds and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, the public, and other groups including daycares and schools.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any non-essential job function.                       

Posted Oct 27, 2020