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Title: Youth Program Specialist
Location: Rockbridge Regional Library System, Lexington, VA
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Benefits: Virginia Retirement System (VRS), eligible for Health Savings Account (HSA) and paid time off (PTO).
Schedule: May vary, but will include a combination of day, evening and/or weekend hours
Starting Hourly Rate: $22.44 – $24.57 per hour
FLSA Status: Exempt
How to apply: Candidates must email resume and references to cejones@rrlib.net to be considered.
What does the job look like?
The Youth Services Specialist (YPS) plans and conducts programs for youth ages 0-17, which includes story time for ages 0-5 and after-school programs for children and teens. The YPS reports to the Youth Services System Manager and coordinates with branch managers to plan programs system-wide. This position also includes shifts on the service desk.
- Plans and carries out baby/toddler and preschool story times each week.
- After-school programs include one program for elementary-age students and one for teens each week.
- Meets quarterly with branch managers to plan programs and coordinate the annual Summer Reading Program;
- Records program attendance and provides monthly statistics to the Youth Services System Manager;
- Collaborates with the Youth Services System Manager to plan and carry out special events;
- Promotes programs and events using Canva design software;
- Has mastery of computers, Microsoft software, and the internet;
- Is proficient in using circulation software;
- Is conversant in library policies and procedures;
- Is familiar with the library’s Juvenile collection and incorporates titles into library programs.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.
What’s In It for You?
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Dental and vision insurance coverage; Virginia Retirement System (VRS), and generous paid time off (PTO).
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.
Requirements
A successful candidate will…
- Have a Bachelor’s degree
- Have experience working with children of all ages and families
- Have a familiarity with young adult and children’s literature
- Have a knowledge of early literacy skills
- Have a mastery of Canva design software and strong computer skills
- Have the ability to plan and organize programs in advance
- Have a desire to keep up with what interests children and teens
- Have a sense of playfulness, and the ability to enjoy children of all ages