The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has an opening for a part-time Youth Programming Associate at the Westacres Branch Library. Please see below for details: POSITION: Youth Programming Associate (Early Childhood Focus). Part-time (24 hours per week). Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday). QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in child development or Associate’s degree in education with emphasis on early childhood or equivalent degree is preferred; other degrees related to the position and combined with relevant experience will be considered. 1-2 years of experience working with children ages birth to five years old, preferably in an educational or library setting. Experience and expertise in programming, especially for parents, caregivers and children from birth to five. Strong interpersonal skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: Extensive programming for children birth to five, parents and caregivers; Provide customer service and some reader’s advisory to patrons of all ages at a central service desk; Collection development and maintenance of the Library’s realia collection and the development of in-house youth learning activities. See www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form. SALARY RANGE: $19.10 - $23.50 per hour depending on qualifications BENEFITS: Deferred compensation plan, additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; Employee Assistance Plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave; paid memberships in professional associations. DEADLINE: November 17, 2023 APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references to be submitted online at www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php. Jeff Crocker Assistant Library Director