Simpson Library - Teen Programmer

Simpson Library is hiring a Teen Programmer to plan and implement fun, educational programs for middle school and high school students.

This part-time position works during daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Schedule subject to change as deemed necessary to meet library operating requirements. $14/hour, depending on experience.

Education: Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Education required. Public library experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Functions:

  1. Performs all aspects of library services to young adults including programming, planning, Summer Learning, and young adult collection development including selection and weeding of materials.
  2. Creates an environment that attracts and invites young adults to use the library and the library’s materials collection.
  3. Demonstrates a knowledge and appreciation of literature for young adults.
  4. Plans, organizes, implements, promotes, publicizes, and evaluates a wide variety of programs and activities, both in the library and in the community, for young adults, based on their needs and interests.
  5. Develops assessment tools to measure program outcomes and regularly conducts program evaluations.
  6. Visits and/or contacts area schools to promote young adult programs and cooperation with school librarians and teachers.
  7. Involves young adults in planning and implementing services for their age group. 
  8. Works as a liaison with the schools and other organizations to encourage young adults to use the library.
  9. Monitors the behavior and conduct of library patrons and handles problems as they arise.
  10. Prepares monthly and statistical reports.
  11. Meets monthly with the executive director to discuss projects and priorities. 
  12. Attends the Cumberland County Library System Teen Networking Team committee meetings.

Young Adult Programmer Full Job Description (PDF, 2 pages, 201 KB)

How to Apply: To apply, submit resume and cover letter to Danette Swartley, Youth Services Coordinator, Joseph T. Simpson Public Library 16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or email resume and cover letter to Danette at dswartley@cumberlandcountylibraries.org or fill out and submit job application.

Simpson Library Employment Application (PDF, 4 pages, 164KB)

 

Location

Simpson