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Defiance Public Library System

April 16, 2024

**Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered**

Children’s Services Associate

• 30 hours/week (days, evenings, and weekends) at the Defiance Public Library location
• Starting range $16.65 – 17.32 hour

Be part of a well-supported and loved Children’s Services Department reinventing itself to fit today’s world. Ideal applicants should understand public libraries and enjoy working with children and families. A knowledge of child development and children’s literature is highly desired. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to successfully meet deadlines is essential.

DUTIES:

The Children’s Associate is responsible for assisting children and families to use the library, planning and conducting Children’s Services programs, and assisting in maintaining the Children’s Services collections, which include books, activity bags, and more. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Great people skills and enthusiasm for working with children and families. An even-keeled temperament and skill in handling the unexpected. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently. Knowledge of child development, children’s literature, and libraries. Willingness to learn how to create virtual storytimes and other technical aspects of children’s programming. Knowledge of early literacy and learning is a plus. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Email a cover letter, resume, and a completed library application to jobapp[at]defiancelibrary.org on or before midnight Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Applications can be found at https://www.defiancelibrary.org/careers/.

The Defiance Public Library System is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.65 - $17.32 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person