Seeking
dedicated and flexible individual for Youth Services Department. The Assistant
Youth Services Librarian supports Hartford Public Library’s mission & core
values and provides effective access to resources, information and ideas for
Youth. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff
to all customers. Full requirements, job description
and application are available online at http://hplct.org/about/job-openings
or Administrative Office, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford,
CT 06103. Applications accepted until
filled.
Essential
Functions:
Provide quality service by assisting
customers in use of library resources.
Plan and implement activities and programs
for children and families.
Participate in collection development.
Provide outreach to schools and organizations
serving families and children.
Participate on committees, including
neighborhood teams.
Ensures safe conditions for staff, public,
and building operation. Takes appropriate action in building emergencies.
Keeps informed of current trends, improved
programs and processes to better meet the needs of the community.
Provides welcoming customer service to all
customers.
Positively reflects Hartford Public Library’s
mission, vision, and values to staff and the public.
Other Functions:
Supervise branch staff in absence of branch
manager or senior branch manager.
Performs related duties as required.
The duties listed
above are intended only as illustrative of the various types of work that may
be performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar or a logical assignment to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND COMPETENCIES:
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline, or
an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required
Minimum one year experience working with
youth and families is required.
Ability to relate to children, teens, and
families in a diverse environment.
Strong commitment to working within a team environment
is required.
Solid written and verbal communication,
listening, organization and priority setting skills.
Strong public relations skills.
Solid working knowledge of all MS Office
suite software is required.
Ability to design, develop, and proofread
written and visual materials
Ability to provide welcoming and effective
customer service.
Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with individuals and
groups, both professional and
non-professional, co-workers, management personnel, and the public.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
and juggle multiple priorities.
Ability to think quickly, assess a situation
and make a sound decision.
Ability to work a varied schedule inclusive
of evenings and weekends.
Ability to create clear and concise reports,
and to deliver them orally to a wide variety of audiences.
Ability to deal effectively with elected
officials, and other public constituencies.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Mental and physical requirements:
The
Physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to perform continuous bending,
twisting, stooping, reaching, pulling of a cart, and lifting of moderate to
heavy weight material up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to walk, sit and stand for
extended periods during the shift.
Vision abilities required by the job include
close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the
ability to adjust focus.
Ability to keep his/her composure with the
public and co-workers in everyday, potentially stressful situations.
