Library Youth Services Program Clerk Job at City of Farmington in Farmington

JOB OPENING CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #227: Library Youth Services Program Clerk

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 - 2

DEPARTMENT: Library

WORK LOCATION: Farmington Public Library

HIRING SALARY: $12.50/hour

PAY GRADE: Temporary

TYPE OF POSITION: Part-Time

DAYS WORKED: Varies, includes weekends, evenings and holidays

HOURS WORKED: Approximately 15-25 hours per week

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Friday, January 3rd, 2024

SELECTION AND SCREENING TOOLS REQUIRED

To be considered, applicants must complete a TestGenius test on Customer Service BY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8th. Applicant will receive an email from TestGenius after the online application is received.

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Supervised by the Youth Services Coordinator. Work is performed under the direction of the Youth Services Coordinator, Youth Services Librarian, or as determined by the Youth Services Coordinator.

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this position.

Provides courteous and respectful assistance to the public in person and over the phone at the Youth Services Desk. Greets patrons, locates and provides information, instructs patrons in the use of library catalogs, assists with locating materials, refers inquiries to appropriate personnel when necessary, and promotes library programs.

Develops, sets up, and presents programs for the library, contributing to the creation and enhancement of library offerings. Actively engages with patrons of all ages during programs, fostering a positive and welcoming environment.

Collects and tracks program attendance statistics and other library statistics.

Sets up various audio/visual technology and equipment, ensuring smooth operation of library events and programs.

Prepares and organizes materials needed for programs such as books, craft materials, or supplies for activities.

Maintains the neat and orderly appearance of the Youth Services desk, shared workspaces, and the library.

Assists in planning, executing, and closing projects to improve the youth services department.

Participates in and attends staff meetings, trainings, daily shows, programs, and other projects of the library as required and/or assigned.

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.

The ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions is essential.

Must be comfortable presenting in front of large audiences, speaking publicly, reading books aloud, and running crowd control for large groups of youth and teens.

Must learn responsibilities, procedures and policies primarily through oral instruction and observation that takes place on-the-job. Training is hands-on, with repetition and reinforcement.

Must be a team player with excellent customer service and time management skills. Creativity, flexibility, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task effectively are essential.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. Must be available to work varied work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compliance with procedures, policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations of the Youth Services department, Farmington Public Library, and the City of Farmington is crucial.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations 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, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. This includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Background check is required.

This position requires participation in and compliance with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety Program.

Enjoys working with toddlers, children, youth and teens.

Enjoy public speaking and presentation of programs.

Ability to plan and organize programming for multi-aged children, while working with parents, caregivers, and other adults present.

Ability to work with groups of multi-aged children with no adults present.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, patiently and effectively with the staff and the public on all age levels and cultural backgrounds in any situations.

Ability to communicate and follow instructions, both oral and written, and follow established routines.

Ability to learn and apply library procedures and policies.

Ability to learn and use library organization systems, technology, and resources.

Ability to train and work with possible and established volunteers.

Working knowledge of personal computers and software.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.

Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision after training, within the context of a team environment.

Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in work environment.

Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality, in accordance with library policies and laws.

Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to learn to operate tools and equipment listed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Library's online catalog and automation system, automated book return, self-check machines, computer reservation system, personal computer and applicable software, book carts, calculator, copy and fax machines, telephones, mobile devices, tablets, audio-visual equipment (such as projectors, sound systems, DVD players), electronic gaming equipment, music system, die-cut equipment, 3D printer and software, maker technology, and automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk, hear, walk and stand with minimal sitting. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V