Youth Engagement Specialist Parsons Branch

Job Title: Youth Engagement Specialist (20/24 hrs./Non‑Exempt/Part‑time)

Location: Parsons Branch

Starting Pay Range: $21.49 – $28.89 hourly (commensurate with experience)

Note: For internal candidates, pay adjustments are made in accordance with our Compensation and Salary Administration policy

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• A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well‑being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs.
• A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind.
• Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.
• A variety of voluntary and supplemental insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.

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As a Youth Engagement Specialist, you will create a positive and enriching experience by engaging youth and their caregivers in conversation and activities and promoting literacy and reading. You will help develop and deliver quality programs and informal engagements aligned with our library’s Young Minds Strategy, designed to help youth establish the foundation for a successful life. Additionally, you may conduct outreach to schools and other organizations serving youth and/or perform collection management activities.

• Ready for Kindergarten; building kindergarten readiness skills for ages 0‑5
• Third Grade Reading; supports and promotes early literacy development for K‑3rd grade
• High School Graduation; support and preparation for tweens and teens

• Monday & Tuesday 2:00‑6:00 pm, Thursday 4:00‑8:00 pm
• Friday/Saturday rotation 9:00‑6:00 pm (as assigned)
• 1‑in‑5 Sundays 1:00‑5:00 pm (as assigned)

• Proactively provide a high level of customer service by engaging youth and families in usage of library resources, activities, and programs.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment that balances a fun atmosphere, engaging activities and relationship building, while supporting youth development and learning.
• Plan, promote and present programs and informal engagements for children of all ages at the location and off‑site.
• Answer customer questions and provide customer service throughout the building. Make referrals by locating appropriate sources of information using a variety of tools and resources.
• Connect with schools and community organizations to promote Young Minds programs and services through presentations, community events and networking.
• Work to diffuse youth confrontations, mediate and reduce tensions.
• Perform collection management activities for juvenile materials as directed. Create displays and merchandise materials.
• Direct volunteer and volunteer activities including orienting, training and scheduling.
• Ensure that the children’s and teen areas are neat, orderly and appealing to customers and staff.
• Maintain personal skills and knowledge through engagement with library trainings, reviewing resources and professional…