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About The Position
St. Louis Public Library’s newly renovated Julia Davis
Branch is seeking a Youth Specialist I. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team.
Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis.
This position is responsible for developing and implementing engaging youth programs that respond to community needs, representing the Library through outreach, and ensuring all young people have a positive experience at the Library.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience working with youth in a professional setting, or a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Education, or related field.
- Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills
- Strong technical skills and an understanding of how technology can be incorporated into learning opportunities
- Access to reliable transportation for outreach and other job duties.
- Committed to serving St. Louis Public Library’s diverse customer base and developing your own cultural awareness.
- Friendly, outgoing, and able to work with youth of all ages.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that youth and caregivers who visit the Library feel welcomed and find resources that meet their needs.
- Develop and implement engaging programs for all ages of youth, including storytimes, STEM programs, and more.
- Implement and shape key Library initiatives that impact youth, including 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and our STL Summer Adventure reading program.
- Provide circulation assistance, including checkouts and card applications, and assist customers utilizing Library technology.
- Establish and maintain working relations with schools and other community organizations to promote library services to students, teachers, and caregivers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $19.74 per hour
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
- Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses
- Professional Development Opportunities
