Library Youth Services Clerk

Work Location: Farmington Public Library

Essential duties include: Supervised by the Youth Services Coordinator. Work is performed under the direction of the Youth Services Coordinator, Youth Services Librarian, or as determined by the Youth Services Coordinator. Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this position. This position requires maintaining high levels of energy and enthusiasm throughout the workday while interacting with children, teenagers, and adult patrons. You will spend significant time on your feet conducting dynamic activities such as storytimes, games, science projects, and crafts. The role requires maintaining enthusiasm and physical stamina while engaging with young patrons and families in an active library environment. Some artistic, theater, and/or public speaking experience is preferred. Provides enthusiastic, courteous and respectful assistance to the public in person and over the phone. Greets patrons, locates and provides information, instructs patrons in the use of library catalogs, assists with locating materials, refers inquiries to appropriate personnel, and promotes library programs. Performs duties requiring acute sensory awareness, including the ability to clearly hear and respond to patron inquiries in both quiet and noisy environments. Must possess sufficient visual acuity to read small text, such as the text on book spines. Creates a welcoming atmosphere by actively interacting with patrons of all ages throughout each workday. Plans, prepares, and delivers engaging library programs while contributing to the development of new offerings. Handles all aspects of program logistics including gathering supplies, arranging furniture, setting up tables, and returning spaces to their original condition after events. Programs may take place indoors or outdoors in all types of weather. This role involves minimal sitting, as you will be actively moving throughout programs. Plans, sets up and refreshes engaging book displays throughout the youth services department. Requires the physical ability to transport numerous books at once and maneuver fully-loaded book carts across substantial distances within the library. Assists in the setup, serving, and cleanup of food-related events. Must be able to work in environments where exposure to common allergens (e.g., peanuts, dairy, gluten) may occur. Collects and tracks program attendance statistics and other library statistics. Sets up various audio/visual technology and equipment, ensuring smooth operation of library events and programs. Prepares and organizes materials needed for programs such as books, craft materials, or supplies for activities. Maintains the neat and orderly appearance of the Youth Services desk, displays, shared workspaces, and the library. Assists in planning, executing, and closing projects to improve the youth services department. Participates in and attends staff meetings, trainings, daily shows, programs, and other projects of the library as required and/or assigned. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the public. Must be a team player with excellent customer service and time management skills. Attendance is an essential function of this position. Must be available to work varied work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compliance with procedures, policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations of the Youth Services department, Farmington Public Library, and the City of Farmington is crucial. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications: This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. This includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing. Background check is required. This position requires participation in and compliance with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety Program. Creativity, flexibility, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task effectively are essential. Must enjoy working with toddlers, children, teens, and families. Must be comfortable presenting in front of large audiences, speaking publicly, reading books aloud, and running crowd control for large groups of people in noisy environments. Must learn responsibilities, procedures and policies primarily through oral instruction and observation that takes place on-the-job. The ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions is essential. Ability to plan and organize programming for multi-aged children, while working with parents, caregivers, and other adults present. Ability to work with groups of multi-aged children with no adults present. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public. Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, patiently and effectively with the staff and the public on all age levels and cultural backgrounds in any situations. Ability to communicate and follow instructions, both oral and written, and follow established routines. Ability to learn and apply library procedures and policies. Ability to learn and use library organization systems, technology, and resources. Ability to train and work with possible and established volunteers. Working knowledge of personal computers and software, including Google Suite. Experience with Nintendo Switch, video games, Cricut, 3D Printing, or other technology is preferred. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc. Ability to work independently, handling concurrent tasks, with minimal supervision after training, within the context of a team environment. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in work environment. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality, in accordance with library policies and laws. Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to learn to operate tools and equipment listed.

Tools and Equipment Used: Library's online catalog and automation system, automated book return, self-check machines, computer reservation system, personal computer and applicable software, book carts, calculator, copy and fax machines, telephones, mobile devices, tablets, audio-visual equipment (such as projectors, sound systems, DVD players), electronic gaming equipment, music system, die-cut equipment, Cricut, 3D printer and software, maker technology, and automobile.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk, hear, walk and stand with minimal sitting. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to move, shelve, and retrieve materials from high and low positions. This position requires the ability to read aloud effectively and to comprehend and interpret written directions accurately. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to noisy. We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V