Tracking code:
09-2023
Date posted
Department
Youth Services
Location
Northwest Library
Position type
Part-time (20 hours)
Employee type
Non-Exempt Union
Pay Range Number
17
Salary range
$21.42 - $32.15/HOUR
Purpose
Under general supervision, the Programming Specialist prepares and conducts programs and performs related duties.
Essential Position Functions
- Proactively provides customer service
- Interviews, researches, and answers questions from patrons
- Recommends materials based on patrons’ interest
- Plans, promotes and presents programs for patrons inside the Library; and outside of the Library through community outreach, with the guidance of the Outreach Services/Volunteer Coordinator
- Assists patrons with basic troubleshooting of common software products, operating systems, browsers and other technologies associated with library services (including handheld devices, e-readers, laptops, tablets, etc.)
- Maintains inventory of storytime supplies
- Supports Librarians in developing and maintaining the collection, as directed
- Performs duties of, School Help Associate, Library Associate, and Circulation Assistant, as needed
Required experience
Education, Training and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma or GED and an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and
- A minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience; and
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience developing and presenting programs for children; and
- Ability to pass alphanumeric sorting test; and
- Ability to pass computer skills test
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
- Ability to arrange items in alphanumeric and/or subject order
- Ability to deliver programs and speak before groups
- Knowledge of traditional and electronic resources including web sites, databases and on-line searching skills
- Ability to retain and follow library circulation policies and procedures
- Ability to develop and present age-appropriate programs and activities on a daily basis
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Schedule
- Monday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm