Youth Services Intern

Job Summary

Seasonal part-time position, under the supervision of an Assistant Branch Manager, Youth Services, responsible for assisting with the Summer Reading Program.

Core Job Functions

• Greets customers and provides directions or refers them to appropriate staff members for customer service
• Assists children and teens in using Library resources
• Assists with storytimes
• Develops early learning activities and hand-outs
• Assists with Summer Reading Program activities and sign ups
• Restocks displays and straightens shelves in the youth services and teen departments
• Monitors activity in the youth services department
• Monitors the Library to maintain a safe environment
• Must be 18 years or older, with an interest in careers that involve Early Childhood and Early Literacy

Knowledge of—

• Current and emerging technologies

Ability to –

• Learn St. Mary’s County Library policies and procedures
• Work with youth of all ages
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens
• Use common sense and good judgement

Skills in –

• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills with emphasis on personal responsibility and willingness to deal with issues at hand

Training and/or Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

None required.

Licenses or Certificates:

None

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work requires light physical effort in the handling of materials or boxes in non-strenuous work positions up to 30 pounds and/or continual standing or walking of 75% + of the time.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls.