Library Assistant II - Full-time - Russell Memorial Library-Youth & Family Servi

Library Assistant II - Full-time - Russell Memorial Library-Youth & Family Services (YFS)

An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.

An in-basket exercise will be administered to the candidates selected for an interview.

The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library, if and when a need arises.

Position Information

Job Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM

Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN

Requisition Number: 2025101

Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours per week

Work Schedule: Scheduled hours may vary to include day, evening, and weekend hours. May also include after-hours programming.

Pay Grade: GE02

Advertised Salary: $34,831 minimum starting salary rate
Starting rate may be higher based on experience

Job Description:

The Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented full-time Library Assistant II, who has a passion for public service, exemplary customer service, and organizational skills to perform library/clerical work at any public service desk (Circulation, Adult Services, or Youth and Family Services) but primarily in youth and family services, in a busy area library.

This position requires exemplary customer service skills and a commitment to outstanding service.

• Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) has a well-established Youth and Family Services (YFS) department with a dynamic track record of providing quality services for children, young adults, and teens. We are looking for someone to help us deliver new and innovative programs and events in our Russell Memorial Library Youth and Family Services Department.
• Responsibilities include planning and delivering literacy and STEM / STEAM programming; finding print and electronic materials; providing homework help, research support, and computer assistance; delivering high-quality programming to schools and community outreaches; and participating in CPL system-wide committees.

Required Qualifications:

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires one year of college in liberal arts or library science or any equivalent combination of education and customer service experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of six months related, full-time equivalent library or customer service experience. Six months public library experience preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Depending on department, requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with automated circulation systems highly desired.
Public library experience preferred but other library, children’s literature, child development, and STEM / STEAM experience also will be considered.
Preferred qualifications related to job description:

1. Experience working with unsupervised children, tweens, and teens.
2. Experience mentoring and/or leading tweens and/or teens.
3. Experience or interest in developing programs and activities for teens.
4. Knowledge of popular or current teen literature.

Job Open Date: 02/14/2025

Job Close Date: 02/23/2025

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests: 2
Maximum Requests: 4

Supplemental Questions

• * This position is for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only. Are you currently a City of Chesapeake employee, volunteer, temporary worker, or intern? This information will be verified. Please update your application accordingly.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you implemented STEAM programs for youth?
  • YES
  • NO
• * How many years of experience do you have working with kids and/or teens?

  (Open Ended Question)