We’re Hiring! Children’s Support Staff
We’re seeking someone to support our award-winning Children’s Department part-time (approximately 15–20 hours per week).
POSITION: Children’s Department Support Staff
REPORTS TO: Children’s Supervisor
POSITION SUMMARY: Assist is programming preparation and implementation, operate Children’s Department circulation desk, and supports patrons and staff by following established policies and procedures of the Cambria County Library Children’s Department.
DUTIES:
1. Assist in preparing materials, activities, and snacks for programs, including the afternoon snack program.
2. Assist in implementation and clean-up of programs, including the afternoon snack program.
3. Receive, shelve and, organize children’s collection materials.
4. Serve patrons by helping to select and locate children’s materials
5. Operate Evergreen circulation software to check out computers for use by patrons.
6. Answer department phone and any questions regarding children’s department operations.
7. Perform opening and/or closing procedures to ensure the department is in order.
8. Willingness to help in any other daily operations necessary to the successful running of the library.
9. Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Work experience with children
3. Ability to communicate and work well with children, families, and library staff
4. Strong computer skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Strength and movement requirements
- Considerable walking in the work area
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Ability to lift or move 30 pounds
- Occasional crouching (bending of the knees)
- Stooping (bending at the waist) and reaching
2. Manual / physical dexterity requirements
- Ability to manipulate a keyboard, mouse, and other computer input devices (ex. Barcode scanner)
- Ability to manipulate data cables, cords, or connections
- Ability to manipulate button and touch-screen operated equipment such as photocopier or telephone
- Ability to manipulate a library cart