Youth Program Specialist - Austin, United States - City of Austin

City of Austin

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Austin, United States

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Description

Position Information

Posting Title

Youth Program Specialist (Teen)
Job Requisition Number
COA091721
Position Number

Job Type

Full-Time
Division Name
Central Library Services
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in developing and presenting youth programs.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Class "C" Driver's License.
Notes to Applicants

ABOUT
THIS
POSITION:

The Teen Program Specialist will work with a team of professionals providing exceptional customer service for our Teens at the downtown Central Library.

The Teen program specialist will engage in a variety of duties such as answering book-and-research-related questions at a public service desk.

Design, develop, host, and evaluate programs for teens aged mostly high school age). Work with teen volunteers and staff to create peer-led learning opportunities for other young people.

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APPLICATION
INFORMATION:

All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as lowcost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click
HERE for more information.

VETERAN
APPLICANTS:

DRIVING
REQUIREMENT:

This position requires a valid T
exas Class C Driver's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE
) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirtysix (36) months.

REQUIRED
ATTACHMENTS:

Cover letter
Resume
Sample flyer for a program for teens aged 1318 that you might host at a library.

Pay Range
- $ $26.50
Hours

Regular 40 hours per week

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Central Library operational hours are:

Monday through Thursday: 9 am
8 pm
Friday: 9 am 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm 5 pm
The position will work a combination of weekdays, weekends, and evening hours.
Job Close Date
05/30/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Public Library
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St., 78701
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of best practices for serving teens in and out of the educational system.
Passion and experience in collaborating with highschoolaged students.
Familiarity and fondness of current teen and children's literature.
Enthusiasm for encouraging lifelong learning and reading.
Public speaking comfort and experience in front of large crowds of 75+.
Strong organizational and communication skills and devotion to teamwork.
Experience working with external organizations on collaborative projects, youth organizing, or outreach initiatives.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Develops and conducts educational and interactive youth programs that meet department objectives and highlight department services.
Organizes and implements outreach programs and projects.
Assists youth and families in finding and accessing department services and resources.
Evaluates and recommends public access resources and materials for purchase.
Acts as City representative before public groups of children, teens, and adults.
Compiles data/information/statistics for reports, cost estimates, etc.
Orders and issues program, craft, and office supplies.
Attends meetings and seminars to stay current in job practices.
Develops and conducts training in program design and delivery, for department staff and for the public.
Researches relevant information.
Manages files and records.

Responsibilities:

Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.