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Mansfield/Richland County Public Library Children's Associate in Mansfield, Ohio
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Children's Department Manager with oversight from the Youth Services Coordinator, the Children's Associate is responsible for providing and promoting library resources and services to persons of all ages, with a focus on children from birth through early teens, and performs a variety of duties including actively assisting in collection maintenance and planning and implementing programming for children.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in a related field is required, or equivalent of 10 or more years of relevant work experience in a public library.
- Experience working in public library setting with children of all ages is preferred.
- Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office, GSuite, internet and email
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must be experienced and comfortable working alone and in a team environment
- Must have advanced facility with a variety of social media and digital formats along with devices used by customers, like IPad, tablets, eReaders, smart phones and the like
- Must enjoy engaging with children of all ages and be comfortable working with children individually and in groups
- Reliability and above average work attendance with ability to work flexible schedule including day, evening and weekend hours
- Physical requirements: Engage in extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting/turning and stretching to shelve materials throughout the library on shelves of varying heights from above shoulders to below knees. Engage in intermittent periods of climbing stairs, typing and viewing computer monitors, lifting and carrying equipment and materials occasionally weighing 40 -- 60 pounds and pushing loaded book trucks weighing 75 - 100 pounds or more on tile or carpet. Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp, handle and manipulate materials and operate tools and controls, including computers, phones and office equipment. Occasionally required to get on hands and knees to look for materials that have fallen under the shelves or stand on step stool 14 ½ inches high to reach upper shelves. May need to sweep or vacuum after programs.
- Favorable results of pre-employment background check.
- Reliable transportation in order to meet work requirements.
- Valid vehicle operator's license is required, with acceptable driving record and current vehicle insurance. Travel in all weather conditions is required.
Required at time of hire: proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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