Library Program Coordinator (Bilingual storytime - Spanish speaking required)

Program Coordination

• Children & Tweens: Prepares and presents programs, communicates with parents, creates advertisements.
• Teens & Adults: Prepares and presents programs, uses graphic design tools, assists with technology, creates resource guides.

Clerk Duties

• Greets patrons, assists with requests, instructs on library policies, collects fines, checks out materials, monitors library areas, assists with computers, printers, and copiers, locates items on hold, sets up displays.

General Responsibilities

• Performs general clerical duties, operates computers, maintains records, performs related duties.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in program planning and working with children or teens.
• Musical experience (playing a musical instrument) is preferable for Children's Program Coordinators.
• Ability to interact with the public, communicate with parents and caregivers, and enjoy working with children or teens.
• Knowledge of library methods, practices, and procedures.
• Understanding of Dewey Decimal system.
• Ability to perform general clerical functions quickly and accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Excellent customer service skills when working with patrons of all ages.
• Ability to operate various computers, office machines and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Ability to work well with others and be a team player.
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred, though not required.

Physical Requirements

• Performs duties that may include physical effort, such as pushing or pulling a loaded book truck, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, and walking.
• Occasionally may lift/carry materials up to 40 pounds.
• May sit or stand for long periods of time.