Media Buyer jobs in Fairbanks, AK

JobID: 9498

Position Type:
Library/Library Media

Date Posted:
2/23/2022

Location:
Joy Elementary School

Closing Date:
03/01/2022

Note: * Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.*
External applicants are required to submit an application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, if applicable to be considered.
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This position is posted internally to ESSA members and externally to non-ESSA members. ESSA members will be given preference.

Job Summary
Manages the library and assists students and staff in the effective use of library resources.

Hourly rate: Grade 8, Step 1: $22.74
Work hours: 7.5 hours per day
Work year: 10 months

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

Job Qualifications
The following are required:

• A minimum of 48 hours of college credits. Include transcripts showing completion of or enrollment in a three (3) credit college level children's literature course, which explores a variety of literature, with an emphasis on selecting, interpreting, and using quality literature with children from preschool to grade 8.

• A minimum of one (1) year of public, academic, or school library work experience, to include experience working with online library catalogs and classification systems.

• Demonstrate general clerical skills, including typing speed of 35 wpm minimum.

• Must possess good organizational skills.

• Knowledge of online library catalogs and classification systems.

• Must have a basic knowledge of computer operations, including database management; knowledge of various online resources and appropriate use.

• Must be comfortable working with elementary age children and be aware of their developmental stages.

• Ability to maintain an inviting and engaging child friendly atmosphere.

• Ability to promote literature and assist students in connecting with age appropriate books of interest in order to encourage their reading.

• Ability to help children learn computer searching skills, as well as traditional reference resources.

• Must have the ability to work independently, coping with continual interruptions, shifting job priorities, and under stressful conditions.

• Ability to coordinate activities of volunteers, library clerks, and elementary student helpers.

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.

The following are preferred:

• Experience in copy cataloging.

• A familiarity with web pages, Wikis and other Web 2.0 tools.

Location: 520 Fifth Ave. Fairbanks,AK 99701, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Job Type: Full-time