Now Hiring – Programming Assistant

New Carlisle Olive Township Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and creative individual to join our dynamic, customer-focused team.  Being detail-oriented and a self-starter will help you fit right in to this fast-paced and lively Library. Previous experience with programming and working with young children is highly desirable.

Hours – Part-Time 24 hours per week. Non-exempt. Some evenings and weekends required.  

Wage Range: $17-$21 per hour

Supervisor: Youth Services Coordinator

Benefits:  PTO, Paid Holidays 

Primary Function 

The Programming Assistant provides exceptional service to patrons by planning and implementing programs for families, teens, and children.  

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license 
  • Ability to operate all library vehicles safely and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. 
  • Experience in planning and implementing lessons preferred
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the public and staff
  • At least one year of customer service experience preferred

Specific Responsibilities

  • Develops and leads children’s, teen, and family programs
  • Assists customers in finding library materials
  • Assists with set-up, break down, and prep work for library programs.
  • Assist in keeping the collection in good order
  • Assist with library displays 
  • Assists library staff with community events 
  • Promotes library classes, events, and services to patrons
  • Creates a safe and clean environment for all patrons and staff
  • Applies the code of conduct policy consistently with all patrons
  • Supports and contributes to the overall library mission and goal
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to work with patrons in a friendly and tactful manner
  • Knowledge of personal computers and related hardware, email, and office software
  • Ability to learn new technology
  • Ability to organize materials alphabetically and numerically

Physical Demands

    • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use their hands and fingers to handle or feel; stand, walk, reach with arms and hands; lift, push/pull, and carry objects up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
    • While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to room temperature changes
  • The employee may be exposed to noise levels that are low to moderate

Email applications to jobs@ncpl.lib.in.us or drop them off at the front desk.

NCPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.