Children's Coordinator / Library Assistant

Northwest Georgia Regional Library System
Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Full-Time Children’s Coordinator / Library Assistant

• Type: Full-time (40 hours / week)
• Position ID: DW-CHILD-0226
• Pay: $16.00 per hour plus benefits
• Posted Date: 02/27/2026
• Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Job Summary

Working under the direction of the Northwest Georgia Regional Library Director and the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library management team, you will lead all library service for children from birth through 5th grade. This role focuses heavily on public service, helping visitors use library resources, computers, and the internet. You will also handle daily office tasks and create engaging social media content for the branch.

Schedule and Hours

• Hours: Generally 40 hours per week.
• Availability: Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Note: Specific hours and schedules are set by library management.

Essential Job Duties

Children’s Services

• Youth Programming: Create and lead programs for children from birth through 5th grade.
• Summer Reading: Work with regional staff to plan and run Summer Reading programs.
• School Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with Whitfield County and Dalton Public Schools.
• Promotion: Help promote children’s events and general library services to the community.
• Professional Growth: Attend youth planning meetings, workshops, and training sessions as approved.

Collection Management

• Book Selection: Choose new books, movies, audiobooks, and other materials for the children’s section based on community needs and the budget.
• Collection Care: Work with the team to “weed” (remove) old or damaged books according to library policy.
• Organization: Sort, shelve, and arrange books, magazines, and media in the correct order.

Customer Service and Front Desk

• Patron Support: Help visitors find materials, use computers, and answer questions about library services.
• Circulation: Check books in and out using the computer system, handle book drops, and manage reserved items (holds).
• Communication: Answer phone calls, provide information, and direct visitors to the right person or department.
• Diverse Service: Provide friendly, helpful service to a diverse community, including both English and Spanish speakers.

Daily Operations

• Reporting: Keep track of and report statistics for youth services as required.
• Supply Management: Monitor library supplies and request new items when levels are low.
• Scheduling: Open and close the library or cover other departments as assigned.
• General Support: Handle special projects and other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements of Position

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Children’s Books: Familiar with popular and classic authors for picture, chapter, and middle grade books.
• Understanding of Child Development: Knows the basics of how children grow and how they learn to read.
• Computer and Tech Skills: Proficient in Google Workspace/Microsoft Office, Windows, and social media.
• Public Speaking: Comfortable and confident when talking to groups of people and leading activities.
• Fast and Accurate: Able to get work done quickly while making sure everything is correct.
• Flexible Worker: Comfortable working alone or as part of a team.
• Great Customer Service: Able to talk clearly with the public and provide friendly, helpful service.

Minimum Qualifications

• License and Background: Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a criminal background check.
• Education: A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: At least one year of work or volunteer experience in a library, office, customer service, or teaching role, plus one year of experience leading programs for children. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Language Skills: Able to speak conversational Spanish and fluent in English.
• Scheduling: Flexible and able to work during the day, evenings, and weekends.
• Physical Ability: Able to move throughout the library, access high and low shelves, and operate computer equipment.
• Lifting and Moving: Able to move and manage book carts weighing up to 100 pounds and individual boxes and materials up to 35 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Skills: Highly prefer candidates who are fluent in both Spanish and English.
• Advanced Education: Additional degrees in a related field are a plus.

To Apply

To be considered, please submit both a cover letter and a resume using one of the following methods:

• By Email: Send your application via email (check our website for further information).
• Via Indeed: Apply directly through the Indeed job posting.

Application Requirements

• Include Position ID: You must include DW-CHILD-0226 in your email subject line or within your Indeed message/cover letter.
• Correspondence: All questions or status updates must be sent via email or through the Indeed interface.
• No Calls or Visits: Please do not call or visit the library regarding your application status.
• Note: Following these instruction is part of the application process; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• library/office/customer service or teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• leading programs for children: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person