Full-Time Youth Services Associate Raytown
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Job Location:
Raytown, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Youth Services Associate | Branch or Department: Customer Experience |
Reports to: Branch Management Team | Supervises: N/A |
FLSA Status: Overtime Nonexempt | Benefits Classification: Full time |
Salary/Wage: $19.28 per hour | Work Location: Raytown Branch |
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week including one evening and a weekend rotation. | Hours per Week/Year: 40/2080 |
Revision Date: January 2026 | Anticipated Closing Date:5/6/2026 @10:00am |
At Mid-Continent Public Library we:
Imagine. We inspire innovation through curiosity and exploration.
Try new things. We empower what works and learn from the rest.
Lead the way. We connect people to information ideas and inspiration.
Welcome all. We embrace new perspectives and listen with humility.
Everything we do we do together.
Position Overview
The Youth Services Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service and spends a portion of every day working directly with customers at an information desk. They are also responsible for providing library service to youth (school age through teen) including creating displays and presenting youth programs both in the library and at community partners including schools.
Essential Functions
- Provides Customer Service in person and over the phone
- Acts as a guide for customers in use of the library and its resources
- Demonstrates use of technology and digital services to customers
- Recommends materials to customers based on interests needs and availability
- Assists customers with library card accounts including the receiving and recording of payment
- Uses creative techniques in displays to reach browsers who do not approach staff
- Delivers materials outdoors to customers who request curbside delivery
- Contributes to the maintenance of the library collection
- Processes library materials for customer access
- Shelves library materials correctly and efficiently
- Straightens and shifts library materials to ensure adequate space and a neat appearance
- Provides library service to youth
- Presents evaluates programs for youth that bring fun and learning together
- Demonstrates a knowledge of age-appropriate literature
- Presents library resources to school classrooms
- Understands basic child and adolescent development theories and their implications for library service
- Conducts outreach to and develops partnerships with community-based organizations around the needs of youth
- Coordinates and implements Library initiatives including reading programs
Non-Essential Functions
- This position could be designed as shift lead
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma/HiSet/GED Completion Required
- Customer Service experience Preferred
- 2 years relevant experience in working with youth Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
All successful team members at MCPL should demonstrate:
- Ability to use effective verbal written and discreet communication with management co-workers and the public.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of department processes and procedures and critical thinking skills to make decisions pertaining to the position.
- Proficiency in providing friendly and solution-oriented customer service attitude and delivery with internal and external customers.
- Fundamental understanding of their own contribution to a welcoming and respectful workplace and library for all.
- Sufficient understanding of the MCPL value of intellectual freedom in order to uphold those values while performing their job duties.
- Strong ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Reliable punctual and flexible with scheduling.
- Good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.
Age Requirement
- Must be at least 18 years of age
MVR Requirement
- None
Work Environment
- (Indoor/Outdoor) Works both indoors and outdoors and must have considerable tolerance for weather conditions dust mold scents allergens and communicable diseases which enable the employee to work outside at a facility handle construction and library materials work in older buildings and on jobsites and interact with coworkers and the public
Essential physical abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are
Daily (greater than 50% of the time)
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Frequently (up to 50% of the time)
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Occasionally (approximately 1-2 times per month)
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Rarely (1-5 times per year)
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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability protected veteran status or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the Mid-Continent Public Library Human Resources Department at 816.836.5200.
Applicants will be considered for employment opportunities on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position sought. Employment offers are conditional upon submitting a criminal records check identity verification and national sex offender registry check. Applicants will not be denied employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction unless MCPL determines the conviction is job-related. If a background check yields information that is of concern to MCPL the applicant will be given an opportunity to review the background check findings and present information regarding inaccuracy mitigating circumstances and rehabilitation.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mid-Continent Public Library is a consolidated library district and tax-supported political subdivision that serves nearly 800,000 people in the greater Kansas City metro area. The Library is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees, which includes four representatives from each of t ... View more
