[Reforma_or] Fwd: Job Posting: Children's Services Assistant

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From: Rachael Fox <rachael at hoodriverlibrary.org>
Date: Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 6:37 AM
Subject: Job Posting: Children's Services Assistant
To: HRCLD staff <staff at hoodriverlibrary.org>


Hello,

We are hiring a Children's Services Assistant. Please feel free to share
this email.

Thank you,

Rachael




*Rachael Fox (she/her) Library Director Hood River County Library District
541.387.7062 | www.hoodriverlibrary.org*


*Job Announcement *Children's Services Assistant
Closing Date: Open until filled. First review begins Friday, February 4,
5pm.

*Job description*

The Hood River County Library District seeks applicants interested in
developing meaningful community relationships and dynamic, ever-expanding
outreach programs that identify and address the literacy needs of children
and youth in Hood River County, with special emphasis on meeting the needs
of Spanish-speaking families. The Children's Services Assistant provides
services directly to patrons of all ages at the public service desks at all
three library branches and outside the library buildings in the community.
The Children's Services Assistant provides programming for children and
families, and promotes children’s services and programs in the community.
The individual in this position must enjoy working with people of all ages,
especially children, have excellent customer service skills, and have the
ability to learn to use integrated library system software. The successful
candidate preferably will be fluent in English and Spanish. The position
reports to the Library Director.

Job responsibilities include:

   - Assists the Children's Services Librarian;
   - Plans and presents storytime programs.;
   - Assists with coordination and presentation of the annual Summer
   Reading Program;
   - Gives tours of the library to school classes, including book talks and
   related activities;
   - Networking and collaborating with community organizations to better
   serve children and
   youth.
   - Visits school classrooms to promote reading and literacy;
   - Assists with offering special programs, both at library branches and
   outside locations;
   - Publicizes programs through news media, social media and flyers;
   - Serves patrons at the public service desks, Lending Library and
   Bookmobile by checking library
   materials in and out, routing items to the proper locations, offering
   reader's advisories as well
   as answering simple reference questions;
   - Answers questions regarding library organization, policies, and
   procedures;
   - Assists the public with computers, equipment, the library catalog, and
   electronic resources.

This position is part-time, 30 hours per week, and includes weekend and
evening hours.

*Qualifications*

   - Associate's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
   preferred;
   - One year experience working directly with children;
   - Two years experience working in customer service;
   - Any equivalent combination of education and experience satisfying the
   above;
   - Fluent English/Spanish highly preferred;
   - Experience working with organizations serving underserved populations;
   - Experience working in school or public libraries.

*Compensation*
Opening salary ranges from $17.62 to $18.33/hour, depending upon
qualifications. The position also includes group medical insurance,
retirement, and vacation benefits.

*How to apply*
Please read the job description and job announcement carefully and submit
the following:

   - A completed Hood River County Library District Application for
   Employment;
   - Cover letter;
   - Current resume.

Application packets, together with the job description and job
announcement, are available from the following sources:

   - Online at https://hoodriverlibrary.org/employment/.
   - Hood River Library, 502 State St, Hood River, OR 97031.
   <https://www.google.com/maps/search/502+State+St,+Hood%0D%0A++++++++++River,+OR+97031.+%0D%0A+++++++Cascade?entry=gmail&source=g>
   <https://www.google.com/maps/search/502+State+St,+Hood%0D%0A++++++++++River,+OR+97031.+%0D%0A+++++++Cascade?entry=gmail&source=g>
   - Cascade
   <https://www.google.com/maps/search/502+State+St,+Hood%0D%0A++++++++++River,+OR+97031.+%0D%0A+++++++Cascade?entry=gmail&source=g>
   Locks Library, 140 SW Wa-Na-Pa, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
   <https://www.google.com/maps/search/140+SW+Wa-Na-Pa,%0D%0A++++++++++Cascade+Locks,+OR+97014?entry=gmail&source=g>
   .
   - Parkdale Library, 7300 Clear Creek Rd, OR 97041
   <https://www.google.com/maps/search/7300+Clear+Creek+Rd,%0D%0A++++++++++OR+97041?entry=gmail&source=g>
   .
   - By calling 541-387-7062 or emailing rachael at hooodriverlibrary.org.


Documents must be submitted in Open Document, PDF, or Microsoft Office
format. The position is open until filled. The first review of applicants
begins Friday, February 4, 5pm. Please submit documents to
rachael at hooodriverlibrary.org.

The Hood River County Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Yelitza (Yeli) Boots
*Bilingual Outreach Librarian - Bibliotecaria de Alcance*
Hood River County Library District
p: 541.387.7068 | www.hoodriverlibrary.org
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