[POSITION: Youth Services Assistant / Associate*[LOCATION: *[The Library Station[-2535 N Kansas Expressway- Springfield, MO*[Classification: [Part Time*[Track: [Library Worker II / Library Specialist I*[FSLA Status: [Non - Exempt*[PAY RATE: $13.02 per hour for Assistant / $14.84 per hour for Associate*[APPLICATION DEADLINE: [Until Filled[This is a part time position,[ 24 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work budgeted hours during open hours of the library is open: Current hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30am - 9:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am - 7:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm. Some weekend hours will be required. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Librarys responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.[Excellent Part Time Benefits[ include Paid Time Off and holiday pay. Employee Assistance Program, Vision and Dental insurance, Telehealth and a retirement savings plan are also available.[The Assistant position requires a High School diploma or equivalent; the Associate requires a BS/BA degree in a related field. *[To be considered for this position [TRANSCRIPTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.[Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.[Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment*[Applications may be found online at http://thelibrary.org/libjob/libjobs.cfm[ then follow the link provided for this Job Posting[Complete application and submit transcript through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to [[email protected][ or call 417-616-0589 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.[Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.*[EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*[Essential Functions]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}*]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}
Ability to relate to youth from infants to age 18 and their families, and create age-appropriate programming
Develops and implement children's, teen and family programs and activities, such as story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, or school age youth, family events
Works occasionally with teen advisory groups and teen volunteers
Develops library services based on sound models of youth participation, allowing for social interaction, growth and learning
Assists patrons with readers advisory, information, and location of library materials
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