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KidSpace Library Associate 

Do you love working with children? Are you able to juggle multiple tasks and thrive on change? Do you love interacting with class groups and telling people about new learning opportunities? KidSpace at our Main Library has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual with excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills to be part of our team.

 

You will love this job if you:

  • Enjoy working with elementary-aged children
  • Excel at providing reference and reader’s advisory
  • Enjoy planning and presenting programs for children
  • Prefer to be out on the floor with library customers, helping them with all their needs, rather than be behind a desk
  • Excel in team environments
  • Are an avid reader who enjoys sharing your favorites with children and their caregivers
  • Take pride in your surroundings 
  • Enjoy working with technology and helping others with technology
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Enjoy working with all types of people and are always looking for opportunities to make people feel welcome

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • General customer service and experience working with children required
  • Knowledge and experience with basic computer applications required
  • Previous library experience preferred
  • Spanish language skills preferred

 

18 hours per week (schedule is subject to change)

Schedule:

  • Monday: 8:30am-1pm
  • Wednesday: 4pm-8:30pm
  • Fridays: 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Every other Saturday: 8:30-5:00pm

Hourly Rate:  $17.28 per hour

Application Deadline:  Monday, February 3, 2020

Please review the full job description and consider joining our team! Click here to download the Employment Application and save as a pdf file. Submit the Employment Application, a cover letter, resume and resume to jobs@gailborden.info. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gail Borden Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer