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<https://www.richlandlibrary.org/About/job-opportunities/employment-application-form-website-2.pdf> and a cover letter to Main Circulation Desk at the Library or e-mail documents to the Library Director at jbuck@richlandlibrary.org. -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.