Library - Associate III - Youth Services

Senior role in the Library Associate job family; may supervise Junior Library Associates. Focuses on programming, circulation-desk service, and volunteer coordination. Requires genuine enthusiasm for children and a warm, approachable personality.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements programming for youth of all ages:
  • Develops plans and activities to encourage library use, including early-literacy programs
  • Designs and facilitates youth craft projects for programs and events
  • Conducts and participates in school and community outreach and special events
  • Collaborates with Friends of the Library, the city of Collegedale, and local businesses on events
  • Creates printed and digital content for youth programs in Canva for marketing and posting on the website and social media
  • Records event attendance for monthly program statistics
• Plans and implements Summer Reading Program:
  • Develops plans and activities for ages 0–12
  • Assists with donor outreach, fundraising campaigns, and grant development
  • Selects and orders books and prizes
• Assists with collection tasks such as annual inventory, weeding, and interlibrary loan
• Maintains Youth area in the library with regard to posters, book displays, and passive programming
• Assists with large-scale youth events including End of Summer Reading Party, Annual Escape Room, and Christmas in Collegedale
• Serves as staff supervisor on scheduled weekends and evenings
• Knows and understands the American Library Association’s Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement; supports freedom of access and client discretion of library materials
• Serves at the circulation desk checking items out, creating library-card accounts, and answering questions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in teaching or programming with children
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends

Physical Requirements

• Frequently moves within the location; files and retrieves books and other items on high shelves
• Lifts/pushes up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds of heavy boxes, books, and equipment
• Works in confined spaces; walks, bends, stoops, reaches, and climbs

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

40 hours per week; set schedule requiring weekends and evenings.