Youth Services Librarian

We are hiring!

The Millington Arbela District Library seeks a passionate, self-motivated in­di­vid­ual for engaging and working with children and teens.  Duties include program development, long-term planning, public service interaction and moderate technology use.  This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling including some evenings and Saturdays.  Hourly wage varies based upon experience.

General Duties

• Oversees, plans and runs multiple programs for toddlers through young adults.
• Assists in maintaining attractive and relevant children and young adult areas.
• Works with outside organizations to collaborate programs and services.
• Promotes and advertises ongoing programs.
• Recommends and assists in selecting materials for children and young adults.
• Occasionally works circulation desk to perform patron services including material checkout, reference assistance, computer aid and clerical tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience working with children and/or youth.
• Engaging with good oral communication and public speaking skills.
• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to work closely with oth­ers.
• In­ter­me­di­ate com­puter skills.
• Must have access to a vehicle.
• Bending, reach­ing, flex­ing and lift­ing. Good physical mobility.  Able to lift 35 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED.

Desired Requirements

• Experience working in libraries or librarianship knowledge.
• Successful programming experience in a public venue.
• Knowledge of children’s and/or youth literature.
• Training in education or a relatable field.

Deadline to ap­ply:
Monday, October 1^st, 2018 by 6:00 p.m.

Apply for this po­si­tion by send­ing re­sume, three pro­fes­sional ref­er­ences and cover let­ter

(explaining why you would be an ideal can­di­date) to:

Millington Arbela District Library
Attn: Library Director
P.O. Box 306
Millington, Michigan 48746

Or email to: director@​millingtonlibrary.​info