To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department: Library

Pay Grade: 210

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Teen Librarian will provide library service and programming to children and young adults and assist patrons in finding materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide excellent customer service to ensure the highest quality of service as established by the City of Page.
• Provides prompt, courteous and direct assistance to all patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services.
• Ensures the library's collections include relevant print and digital resources aimed at the specific interests and needs of the community's teens.
• Curates content, including digital resources and special collections, for and with teen patrons, based on teen needs and interests.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates specific programs and activities (both in the library and in the community) for young adults based on their needs and interests.
• As opportunities arise, educate the public about the value of public libraries and the profession. Creatively promote library services and the profession.
• Coordinates daily activities of volunteers assigned to teen services.
• Takes a leadership role in developing, implementing and evaluating the overall teen services program.
• Develops, maintains, and weeds young adult collections, including books, videos, CDs and other special materials.
• Actively promote library services, materials, and programs to patrons.
• Conducts tours and develops informational materials describing services and programs.
• Demonstrate good stewardship of physical and virtual spaces by preparing displays, continually maintaining interactive areas, and producing and updating content for the library’s web presence, as assigned.
• Confers with individuals, teachers, and community groups to assist in developing programs to encourage and improve library usage.
• Stays abreast of current trends in information services through reading professional literature and attending professional conferences.
• Takes responsibility for enforcing library policies.
• Assists with the supervision of children and teen services.
• Represents the library to other community agencies serving children.
• Performs public service duties as scheduled, assisting patrons with automated databases and other equipment as needed.
• Assists in the children's department
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School; and
• One (1) year of children recreation experience preferred;

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid State driver’s license preferred.
• Maintain or obtain First Aid and CPR certification preferred

Special Requirements:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to motivate children and maintain a positive atmosphere, and if necessary, use positive disciplinary techniques.
• Skill in data collection and analyzing, word processing and preparation of reports and programs.
• Skill in First Aid and CPR.
• Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically
• Ability to follow simple oral directions
• Ability to interact with others
• Ability to follow standard office environment safety requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The following physical abilities are required: climbing, fingering, handling, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work requires decision making that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if this position fails to make the appropriate decision at the time.

Page has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.