PT Evening and Saturday Youth Services Assistant

The Ridgefield Library is seeking a creative, organized, and enthusiastic individual to support youth
programming and department operations. This position is integral in expanding our after-school,
evening, and weekend services for children and teens, and includes regular evening and Saturday
shifts.

The ideal candidate is fun, flexible and able to wear many hats, passionate about working with youth,
delivers exceptional customer service in a library setting, and creates engaging, innovative programs
for children and their families. Strong interpersonal, multi-tasking, and technical skills are essential.

This position reports directly to the Library Director, and is subject to a 90-day probationary period. The
candidate must successfully pass the background check.

Key Responsibilities

● Plan, prepare, and deliver fun and engaging programs for babies through 8th grade (e.g., story
times, STEM, crafts, summer reading, weekly events, book club)
● Set up and clean up program spaces and materials
● Design and post promotional materials (flyers, digital signs, newsletters, calendars, social
media)
● Shelve and shelf-read youth collections
● Perform basic circulation tasks (check in/out, renewals, library card registration)
● Provide children’s reader’s advisory and assist with locating youth materials and program info
● Assist patrons with library computers and printers, including basic troubleshooting
● Participate at community and library events
● Understand and apply library policies and procedures
● Perform other duties as assigned or as needed

Qualifications

● College degree or MLIS / MLS student preferred, or a college student with coursework in
education or child development
● Experience working with children or teens is highly preferred
● Experience in developing and delivering programs or events

Schedule: The schedule for this position will start at 17 hours per week, including regular evenings and
Saturday coverage.

How to Apply: Send a cover letter, resume and three references in one (1) .pdf format to
RFLDAdmin@ridgefield.bccls.org with a subject line: PT Evening and Saturday Youth Services
Assistant. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only candidates of interest will be
contacted. No phone calls please. EOE.

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay: $17.00 an hour.