Youth Services Assistant

Objective of the position:
The Youth Services Assistant will successfully promote the value of library services to children and their caregivers through classes, school visits, community outreach and more. Works with each department in the library to provide materials and excellent customer service to all library customers. Provides customer assistance in finding library materials and requested information through print, media and online resources and readers’ advisory. Responsible for assisting customers with computers and other library needs. Committed to the Pickerington Public Library’s Mission of “Inspiring Learning, Connecting Community, Enriching Our World, Fostering a Love of Reading.”

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Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and/or Youth Services experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in interacting positively with children
• Knowledge of basic library principles, methods and procedures
• Maintains professional, businesslike behavior and appearance
• Demonstrated commitment to serving library customers and residents of the community
• Must maintain insurability under the Library’s vehicle liability insurance coverage. Must maintain valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and acceptable driving record. May drive PPL vehicle if called upon.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Essential functions:
• Able to interact effectively with children
• Demonstrates adaptability to library needs
• Able to cooperate with other staff, promote teamwork and share information
• Ability to exercise good judgment in work performance
• Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with staff, other libraries’ personnel, vendors, library administrations, and customers
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to make presentations to schools and other groups
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift or push heavy objects such as boxes of books and loaded book carts
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to meet the physical demands listed
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

The Pickerington Public Library team is committed to delivering our core values with excellence. Do you want to Inspire Learning, Connect Community, Enrich Our World and Foster a Love of Reading? We invite you to apply for our open positions. Pickerington Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicable background checks will be performed.