Richland Community Library

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Teen Programming Librarian 

(Position: 20-26 hours per week)

Application Deadline: Open until filled. 

If you enjoy providing a valuable service in a great small town, working as part of a team, and joining an institution beloved by its community, this is the job for you!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position provides meaningful and appealing programming for teen-aged patrons, along with front-line services to patrons of all ages and other routine, supportive duties in the library.

Working Conditions

(20-26 hours per week) evenings and weekends required. Library is closed on Sundays and Mondays. One weekend rotation every four weeks: Sat 9-1. 

The work environment is a general office/library environment.

Compensation

Starting salary ranges from $14.00 - $16.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• This position provides appealing, meaningful programming for teen-aged patrons, along with front-line services to patrons of all ages and other routine, supportive duties in the library

• Promote library services and programs by visiting schools, participating in community events, and partnering with community groups

• Planning, preparation, execution and evaluation of teen programming

• Positively reflects RCL’s mission, vision, and values to staff and the public

• Adhere to budget responsibilities as assigned by the Library Director

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs direct customer service to library patrons, assisting with the location and use of library services, materials,, resources, and related systems; assists library patrons with their information, readers’ advisory, and computer need

• Seeks out continuing education opportunities and reads various professional journals and library listservs to keep current with library trends, developments and new technology. Attends staff and department meeting

• Submits and monitors grant proposals

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities Required

• Experience in youth, tween and teen programming.

• Knowledge of developmental, recreational and educational needs of young adults

• Aptitude for creative projects, such as displays, crafts, decorations, and publicity

• Ability to communicate positively with customers and staff in a cheerful manner

• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills

• Demonstrated interest in working with tweens and teens

• Willingness to learn new technology, including library technologies

• Must be confident, personable, and a team player

• Must display initiative and problem-solving skills

• Ability to responsibly manage petty cash and cash register

• Strong writing skills

• Bachelor's Degree in educational, library-related, or family services-related field.

Knowledge and Abilities Preferred

• Knowledge of library principles, methods, materials, and practices

• Knowledge of literature for and by teens in traditional and emerging formats

• Experience developing and distributing promotional materials, both in print and electronic formats

• Experience with Grant Writing

• Experience with automated library circulation systems

 

Please submit an application and a cover letter to Main Circulation Desk at the Library or e-mail documents to the Library Director at jbuck@richlandlibrary.org.