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Mansfield/Richland County Public Library Teen Services Associate in Mansfield, Ohio
Teen Services Associate
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Youth Services Coordinator, the Teen Services Associate is responsible for providing and promoting library resources and services to persons of all ages, with a focus on teens, and performs a variety of duties including actively assisting in collection maintenance and planning and implementing programming for teens.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred with coursework in a related field, or equivalent of 10 or more years of relevant work experience in a public library.
- Experience working in a public library setting with children or teens is preferred.
- Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office, GSuite, internet and email
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must be experienced and comfortable working alone and in a team environment
- Must have advanced facility with a variety of social media and digital formats along with devices used by customers, like IPad, tablets, eReaders, smart phones and the like
- Reliability and above average work attendance with ability to work flexible schedule including day, evening and weekend hours
- Physical requirements: Engage in extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting/turning and stretching to shelve materials throughout the library on shelves of varying heights from above shoulders to below knees. Engage in intermittent periods of climbing stairs, typing and viewing computer monitors, lifting and carrying equipment and materials occasionally weighing 40 -- 60 pounds and pushing loaded book trucks weighing 75 - 100 pounds or more on tile or carpet. Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp, handle and manipulate materials and operate tools and controls, including computers, phones and office equipment. Occasionally required to get on hands and knees to look for materials that have fallen under the shelves or stand on step stool 14 ½ inches high to reach upper shelves. May need to sweep or vacuum after programs.
- Favorable results of pre-employment background check.
- Reliable transportation in order to meet work requirements.
- Valid vehicle operator's license is required, with acceptable driving record and current vehicle insurance. Travel in all weather conditions is required.
- Required at time of hire: proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Library policies, procedures and operations, including emergency response (acquired after hire)
