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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

 

The Richmond Public Library, Division of Youth Services is seeking qualified candidates for the part-time temporary summer early intern position of Library Associate in Youth Services for the 2025 Summer Reading Program. This class coordinates programs and services for users and staff of the City Library. Work includes planning, developing, and implementing special library activities and programs, executing the City Library's strategic plan including providing programs for children and special needs. This position also provides help assisting patrons with locating materials in the computer or catalog and with physically locating materials or equipment.  This position may support circulation functions and assist with special projects or other library programs. 

 

Duties include but are not limited to

 

• Prepares, coordinates, plans, and facilitates programs and activities
• Promotes and markets programs and activities 
• Assist patrons and answers questions
• Performs circulation duties
• Conducts outreach
• Represents library at various community events
• Attends various meetings including staff meetings
• Requires working a few weekends (Saturday).

 

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary; not an inclusive list. 

 

The incumbent has knowledge of:

• Children's developmental stages
• Children's STEM activities
• Classification systems such as the Dewey Decimal System
• Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Electronic databases and related software applications such as SIRSI Workflows Community as it relates to promoting library services
• English composition, spelling, and grammar
• General knowledge of current and classic literature, including children's Keyboarding
• Subjects held by the library

 

The individual can demonstrate skills on:

• Excellent customer service 
• Assisting patrons
• Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Keeping children's attention
• Marketing and promoting special programs
• Planning, coordinating, developing, implementing, and facilitating special activities and programs
• Reading stories to children
• Troubleshooting
• Using library programs as tools for reference or information questions
• Using various office equipment such as a computers, printers, laminators, etc. Writing/creating and editing various reports, story scripts, and other documents Oral and written communication

 

This individual can demonstrate the ability to have an interest in library culture as learning environments for all levels, work with children and adults with a wide range of abilities, serve the public, and speak publicly.

 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Studies in fields that work with children (i.e., Education, Early Childhood Programs, Sports)

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None Required

PREFFERED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

• None

 

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

ADA COMPLIANCE

The City of Richmond, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

* Internal use:  HR Generalist to review.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

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