YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM POSITION
The Menomonie Public Library is seeking a self-directed individual with a passion to provide quality library programming and services to the City of Menomonie and surrounding area. The ideal candidate should possess excellent customer service and communication skills, experience with technology, and the ability to work with children.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Develops and conducts all weekly preschool programming, including age-appropriate story times.
- Plans, organizes and conducts monthly programs for families.
- Conducts outreach efforts to daycares and other agencies serving children and their caregivers/parents.
- Assists patrons with reference and reader’s advisory questions.
- Provides tours for groups who request.
- Attends workshops and classes to improve skills.
- Creates special interest displays including book displays and bulletin boards.
- Prepares bibliographies and parent resources.
- Maintains records of Youth Services activities.
- Performs light housekeeping, including laundering puppets.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Required: Associate’s degree and a minimum of six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Children’s Literature, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or related fields
- Library coursework or equivalent experience/training in programming and youth services
This part-time position starts at $22 per hour, with paid time off. Some evening and rotating weekend hours are required.
A background check is required for this position. A valid driver’s license is required.
View the full job description. To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Joleen Sterk, Library Director, sterkj@menomonielibrary.org by Friday, July 26th at 6 p.m. Menomonie Public Library is an EOE.