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Youth Program Specialist

4 months ago

Austin, United States City of Austin Full time

Position Information

**Posting Title**
- Youth Program Specialist (Teen)**Job Requisition Number**
- COA091721**Position Number**
- 115908**Job Type**
- Full-Time**Division Name**
- Central Library Services**Minimum Qualifications**
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in developing and presenting youth programs.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

**Licenses or Certifications**:

- Valid Class “C” Driver’s License.**Notes to Applicants**

**ABOUT** **THIS** **POSITION**:
The Teen Program Specialist will work with a team of professionals providing exceptional customer service for our Teens at the downtown Central Library. The Teen program specialist will engage in a variety of duties such as answering book-and-research-related questions at a public service desk. Design, develop, host, and evaluate programs for teens aged 13-18 (mostly high school age). Work with teen volunteers and staff to create peer-led learning opportunities for other young people.
- ** APPLICATION** **INFORMATION**:

- All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
- The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
- Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click **HERE** for more information.

**VETERAN** **APPLICANTS**:
**DRIVING** **REQUIREMENT**:

- This position requires a valid T**exas Class C Driver’s License **or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the **City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (**DRE**) requisite**. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

**REQUIRED** **ATTACHMENTS**:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Sample flyer for a program for teens aged 13-18 that you might host at a library.

**Pay Range**
- $23.04 - $26.50**Hours**
- Regular - 40 hours per week
- **Central Library operational hours are**:

- Monday through Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
- Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
- Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm
- The position will work a combination of weekdays, weekends, and evening hours.**Job Close Date**
- 05/30/2024**Type of Posting**
- External**Department**
- Austin Public Library**Regular/Temporary**
- Regular**Grant Funded or Pooled Position**
- Not Applicable**Category**
- Professional**Location**
- Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St., 78701**Preferred Qualifications**
- Knowledge of best practices for serving teens in and out of the educational system.
- Passion and experience in collaborating with high-school-aged students.
- Familiarity and fondness of current teen and children’s literature.
- Enthusiasm for encouraging lifelong learning and reading.
- Public speaking comfort and experience in front of large crowds of 75+.
- Strong organizational and communication skills and devotion to teamwork.
- Experience working with external organizations on collaborative projects, youth organizing, or outreach initiatives.

**Duties, Functions and Responsibilities**

**Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.**
- Develops and conducts educational and interactive youth programs that meet department objectives and highlight department services.
- Organizes and implements outreach programs and projects.
- Assists youth and families in finding and accessing department services and resources.
- Evaluates and recommends public access resources and materials for purchase.
- Acts as City representative before public groups of children, teens, and adults.
- Compiles data/information/statistics for reports, cost estimates, etc.
- Orders and issues program, craft, and office supplies.
- Attends meetings and seminars to stay current in job practices.
- Develops and conducts training in program design and delivery, for department staff and for the public.
- Researches relevant information.
- Manages files and records.

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

**Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.**
- Knowledge of books and information resources for youth.
- Skill in planning and presen