PART-TIME LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - YOUTH SERVICES ($18.00/hr)

Part-Time Library Associate Youth Services

Help inspire young readers and create memorable library experiences for our community's youngest patrons!

The Town of Mooresville is looking for a Part-Time Library Associate Youth Services to provide friendly, engaging customer service and support children, teens, parents, and caregivers in connecting with books, technology, programs, and other library resources. If you enjoy working with young people and creating welcoming spaces where children can learn, explore, and grow, we'd love to have you join our team.

About the Role

The Part-Time Library Associate Youth Services provides customer service and operational support to young library patrons and their families. This position assists patrons with finding age-appropriate materials, using library technology, accessing resources, and participating in library programs and activities. The position also supports the daily operations of the Youth Services Department and helps maintain an organized, welcoming, and engaging environment for children and families.

Work involves frequent interaction with children, teens, parents, caregivers, and the general public and requires patience, courtesy, tact, and sound judgment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young people, has strong communication skills, and is comfortable helping patrons of varying ages and abilities. Work is performed under the supervision of a Librarian and may include serving as a lead worker during selected nights and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist children, teens, parents, and caregivers with locating books, materials, programs, and other library resources
• Provide friendly and responsive customer service to Youth Services patrons
• Assist patrons with selecting age-appropriate books and other materials based on their interests and needs
• Shelve, straighten, and maintain children's and young adult materials according to the Dewey Decimal System and established library practices
• Assist children, teens, and caregivers with public access computers, the online library catalog, self-checkout stations, copiers, and other library technology
• Provide information and basic reference assistance to youth and families
• Explain and communicate library policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to patrons in a positive and appropriate manner
• Support Youth Services programs, activities, and special events as assigned
• Assist with preparing program materials, displays, activity areas, and other resources for youth programming
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment for children, teens, and families
• Provide customer service and information to patrons in person and by telephone
• Perform clerical and administrative duties, including typing documents, processing mail, filing, preparing reports, and maintaining patron records
• Assist with cataloging and processing library materials as assigned
• Apply established library practices and procedures while exercising appropriate judgment when assisting patrons
• May serve as a lead worker in the Youth Services area during selected nights and weekends
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

One (1) to three (3) years of clerical or customer service experience

Experience working with the public, particularly children, teens, families, or caregivers

Library experience preferred

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

Availability to work nights and weekends is required

Benefits

This is a part-time, non-benefitted intermittent position, limited to 1000 hours per calendar year.

The Town of Mooresville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.