Job Description
Job Summary: The Youth Services Assistant will play a key role in shaping the look, feel, and energy of our children's area while also providing hands-on support to library patrons. This position balances artistic and creative responsibilities-such as implementing monthly thematic decorations and designing promotional materials-with traditional youth services duties such as assisting with children's programming, guiding patrons to resources, and shelving.
Duties and Responsibilities: - This position is guaranteed 24 hours per week.
- Develop and implement monthly themed displays and decorations throughout the children's department.
- Design visually appealing flyers, posters, and social media graphics using Canva.
- Collaborate with the Youth Services team to create engaging visual and thematic content for seasonal events
- Assist patrons in locating books, multimedia, and other resources.
- Use the LEAP system to create and manage library cards and patron accounts.
- Support programming efforts, including story times, craft sessions, and special events.
- Maintain organized and welcoming library spaces in the children's department.
- Collaborate with team members on projects and program planning.
- Contribute ideas for innovative programs and community outreach.
- Perform tasks as assigned by the Youth Services Librarian.
- Know and understand the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library.
- Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
- Perform other activities as assigned.
Education and Experience: - H.S. Diploma or GED required,
- Experience in graphic design or visual arts required; familiarity with Canva preferred.
- Experience with children in a public setting preferred.
- Basic knowledge of library systems and procedures (I.e. experience with LEAP) is a plus but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Creative thinker with the ability to implement imaginative, engaging displays and programs.
- Strong technology skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Words, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to work a schedule which will include weekend and evening work.
Work Environment: - Fast paced public library
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the employee works in a library setting, using telephone and computer
Physical Demands: - Ability to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to (35) pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.
- The person in this position frequently communicates via telephone
Neumo Summary: With the backing of four decades of public sector expertise and corporate capability, Neumo has successfully supported government services. Neumo was honored and recognized for four (4) consecutive years as a GovTech 100 Company representing the top 100 companies focused on making a difference in and selling to state and local government agencies across the United States.
Neumo is committed to helping communities thrive and brings a wealth of experience combined with innovation. Today, Neumo offers more administrative and financial support to government officials than any other organization. And with a responsive, client-focused approach, we foster partnerships that give our customers the certainty they need to accomplish more.
Neumo offers a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.
Neumo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.
Job Tags
Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Afternoon shift