part-time library program assistant- youth services

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The position is anticipated to work the following schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, weekday afternoon and evening shifts, and some Saturdays.

Under general supervision, provides customer service, reference help, and imparts basic computer knowledge to library patrons. Shelves and discharges books.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge's, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

General:

• Does skilled work in circulation, reference, and library programming.
• Assists with daily operations and administration as needed
• Receives general instructions from librarians regarding overall duties.

In addition, this position may be asked to:

• Assist with story times and may perform story times in librarians' absence.
• Assist with STEAM and other youth-oriented programming.
• Develop and monitor library programs for all ages and assist with Summer Reading.
• Perform outreach for all ages.
• Create fliers, announcements, and other written marketing.
• Assist the department with Social Media.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

Library Programming

Customer Service

Library Technologies

Skills:

Assist/Create Fun and Educational Programs for All Ages

Customer Service

Ability to:

Create programs of interest to children, teens, and adults.

Make suggestions to librarians for department improvement.

Assist patrons with new technologies, including mobile phones, tablets and other tasks.

Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with staff as well as supervisors.

Think independently and make decisions easily under pressure.

Physical ability sufficient to operate equipment including computers and telephones; to shelve books on carts daily; and to lift normal library materials.

Visual ability sufficient to read and write reports and to use normal office equipment.

Hearing ability sufficient to understand and hold conversations with others in person and by telephone.

Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with others in person and by telephone.

High school diploma or GED required.

Experience working with youth preferred.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid AZ driver's license.

Must be able to work AM and/or PM shifts and weekends depending on the needs of the library.

May be assigned by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Library to other departments as needed (special events, etc).

Additional Info:
The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.

The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department