Library Assistant

Youth Services Department

Part-time (18 hours per week)

Encouraging children to get connected and get lost in books

A creative, open-minded, enthusiastic forward-thinking individual is wanted to develop enrichment programming for children (ages birth – 12) with tweens and teens as a secondary focus as a part-time Library Assistant in Youth Services. The successful candidate will have a love of young people; sense of humor, flexibility and the ability to work independently.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to library customers in person, via telephone and electronically
• Plan and implement programs and classes; provide readers advisory; and assist with reference requests
• Planning and implementing engaging programs which cultivate relationships between children and their families
• Work with library staff to plan, implement and market programs
• Provide computer, internet and troubleshooting assistance to the public and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or two (2) years of college education or equivalent experience working with and planning enrichment programs for children and youth
• Two (2) years of direct experience working with the public in a formal setting such as school, library or retail bookstore
• Required to work some evenings and weekends

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A criminal background investigation will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

To Apply Submit the Following

• City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)
• Cover Letter and Resume