[Michlib-l] Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Youth Programming Assistant, part-time

[Marcia Dominick]

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:*

*Position: Youth Programming Assistant, Part-time*

Here is your opportunity to work at a great library with a fun staff. Join
our team and work collaboratively to provide story times for children and
families both in the library and through outreach.  Support the Library’s
goals of providing quality programs for infants through tweens.



*Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*

1.     Plan, prepare, and execute weekly story times (with the assistance
of the Youth Librarians) including the gathering of necessary resources,
development of weekly themes, and designing weekly handouts.

2.     Assist in the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of
various programs for Youth and Tweens including the promotion of Library
services and programs by visiting schools, participating in community
events, and partnering with community groups.

3.     Create displays for Youth area that are of interest to children and
their parents/caregivers providing a welcoming and engaging atmosphere.

4.     Develop professionally, on a continuing basis, by expanding
knowledgebase and skill set in the field of early childhood development.

5.     Provide readers’ advisory service to youth and teens, and their
parents.



*Other Duties & Responsibilities:*

1.     Ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities, interruptions
and demands, and resolve problem situations in a positive manner.

2.     Work positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish
department goals.

3.     Communicate effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional
colleagues.

4.     Perform other duties as assigned.



*Job Qualifications:*

1.     Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred.

2.     Knowledge of youth literature.

3.     Experience in youth and tween programming.

4.     Dedication to public service.

5.     Enthusiastic, friendly, approachable, and creative.

6.     Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

7.     Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology.

8.     Excellent oral and written communication skills.



*Working Environment:*

1.     Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential.

2.     Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing,
bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching;
reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing;
keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying
objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 50
pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt.

3.     Evening and weekend hours are required.



*Salary: *$13.71 per hour



*Hours:* 23 hours per week – Suggested Schedule:

   - Monday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
   - Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
   - Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
   - Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30



*Benefits:* Time benefits (vacation, personal business, and sick) based on
a part-time employee formula.



*Application:*

   - Resume, cover letter and application required
   - Available at:
   http://www.novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx
   - Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant

    Novi Public Library

    45255 W. Ten Mile Road

                            Novi, Michigan 48375

   - E-mail: mdominick at novilibrary.org



*Deadline: *Until filled



Regards,

Marcia Dominick



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Administrative Assistant

Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI  48375

Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520

www.novilibrary.org

*Inform. Inspire. Include.*
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