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Defiance Public Library System Children's Services Associate in Defiance, Ohio
Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered
Children's Services Associate
- 30 hours/week (days, evenings, and weekends) at the Defiance Public Library location
- Starting range $16.65 -- 17.32 hour
Be part of a well-supported and loved Children's Services Department reinventing itself to fit today's world. Ideal applicants should understand public libraries and enjoy working with children and families. A knowledge of child development and children's literature is highly desired. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to successfully meet deadlines is essential.
DUTIES:
The Children's Associate is responsible for assisting children and families to use the library, planning and conducting Children's Services programs, and assisting in maintaining the Children's Services collections, which include books, activity bags, and more. Evening and weekend hours will be required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Great people skills and enthusiasm for working with children and families. An even-keeled temperament and skill in handling the unexpected. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently. Knowledge of child development, children's literature, and libraries. Willingness to learn how to create virtual story times and other technical aspects of children's programming. Knowledge of early literacy and learning is a plus. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Email a cover letter, resume, and a completed library application to jobapp[at]defiancelibrary.org on or before midnight Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Applications can be found at https://www.defiancelibrary.org/careers/.
The Defiance Public Library System is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.65 - $17.32 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Patient demographics:
- Children
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person