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Youth Services Assistant

Library: Southwest Harbor Public Library
Town: Southwest Harbor
Library Type: Public
Position Type: Non-MLS
Deadline: Open until filled

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The Southwest Harbor Public Library is seeking a creative, outgoing, and friendly individual to join our dedicated team as a part-time Youth Services Assistant. The Youth Services Assistant is responsible for assisting the Youth & Community Services Associate Director with the daily operations of the Children's Department.

Support the creation and delivery of programs, storytimes, and special events for children, teens, and families both within the library and at external outreach locations, including support of our yearly summer reading program, under the supervision of the Youth & Community Services Associate Director.
Ability to effectively communicate with teachers, community members, community organizations and others to plan and implement relevant programs.
Provide recommendations for reading materials, promote library events, and interact with children, teens, and parents within the library.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the childrens and teen areas and assist in updating & decorating areas designated for youth services.
Promote the childrens and teen collections through rotating book displays and regularly updated exhibits.
Proficiency with computer applications such as Canva, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe products, printers, internet and internet databases, and familiarity with mobile devices like smartphones, e-readers, and tablets.
Exhibit strong communication skills and problem-solving skills. Works as a team with others.
Strong organizational skills, can work independently.
Work as circulation backup & childrens reference in the childrens room as assigned.
Circulation duties as needed; work directly with our patrons, helping them find information or items they seek, assisting with public computers, printers & technology, checking out/in items, on an as needed basis.
Perform other assigned tasks.