Library Associate (Full-Time) - Children's Services

JOB
Under the supervision of the Children’s Services Manager, provides prompt and friendly service to children, teens, and their caregivers in the Children’s Services Department; assists department staff with programming and clerical tasks. The Library Associate provides reference and reader’s advisory service and assists customers with technology; assists with programs for children and teens; provides support for a variety of departmental tasks. Schedule includes a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend hours.Open until filled, with first review of applicants on June 22, 2026.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assists customers of all ages at the Children’s Services and TeenSpace desks to include reference and information questionsAssists with questions on software, makerspace tools, and other technology related needs to customers of all agesAdvise readers of all ages regarding children’s and teens reading and viewing interestsWith support and direction from a librarian, assist with collection maintenance and developmentWith support and direction from manager and librarians, plans and leads programming for children and teensCompile statistics and prepare activity reportsAssist with outreach activitiesAssists training of staff and volunteersParticipates in departmental and library-wide training and activities, including technology, and safety training Provides excellent internal and external customer serviceOther duties as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Bachelor degree requiredOne year of supervisory or team leader experience preferredPublic library experience preferredCustomer service experience preferredKnowledge of Spanish and/or French is helpfulAny combination of experience and education that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities