POSITION: Youth Services Assistant

LOCATION:
Eudora Welty Library
300 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in education or human services field preferred, some college required. Experience with desktop publishing software and excellent customer service skills; knowledge of children’s literature; prior experience working with children required.  Must have good writing skills; be artistic, creative, innovative, outgoing, and enthusiastic.  General knowledge of library use and procedures; children’s activities and programming preferred.

DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Youth Services Supervisor, plan and execute services and programs for children and young adults and assist patrons in the use of the library. Must prepare and present weekly story and craft time. Under the supervision of the Youth Services Supervisor, must interact with schools, youth services organizations, and adults working with youth and parents within the community.  Required to attend monthly JHLS Youth Services meetings.

HOURS:
40 hours per week, (9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday).  Also scheduled three to four times per year at the Eudora Welty Library (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday).

COMPENSATION:
$18,399 minimum annual salary; excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; State of Mississippi retirement plan.

AVAILABILITY: February 1, 2010

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER