Youth Services Assistant (Library Assistant II)

Part-Time (20 Hours a Week) – Burke Branch Library

The Burke Branch Library is seeking enthusiastic, creative candidates for a Library Assistant II position.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and the desire to contribute to a growing Youth Services Department that serves a very diverse community. Under the supervision of the Youth Services Manager, this position is responsible for staffing the Youth Services Desk, planning and presenting programs to children and young adults, maintaining the youth collection and creating displays.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Staffing the Youth Services Desk to assist library users with library technology and readers advisory

• Providing technology instruction to customers and troubleshooting in the use of the Internet, word processing, computers, printers and copiers

• Communicating information about library activities, facilities, rules and services to users of the library

• Creating displays and other promotional materials

• Shelving, shelf-reading and conducting other collection management related tasks

• Assisting customers in choosing and finding Children’s/Young Adult materials

• Planning and presenting programs for ages 0-18, including summer reading and special programs

• Working with, and collaborating with, tweens and teens, and volunteers ages 11-18, including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities

• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Two-year college degree

• At least one year of experience at the level equivalent to the Library Assistant I; or any equivalent

combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Some knowledge of library practices and procedures

• Familiarity with integrated library and computer systems

• Knowledge of Children’s/Young Adult literature and programming

• Excellent command of the English language

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers

• Applicant must demonstrate patience with children of all ages and their families, teachers and caregivers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience in working with very young children

• Some teaching experience to provide guidance when using library resources and to assist with technology instruction

• A passion for serving people from many cultures

Schedule: Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the branch and will include mornings, afternoons, one evening per week and rotating Saturdays.

Location: Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304

Salary: $22.1675- $35.3841 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Position Open Until Filled