Youth Services Assistant

HOURS & SALARY: Full-time 38 hours per week with a pay range of $15.63 $23.45 per hour depending on experience.

Working at Laramie County Library System means being part of an organization dedicated to providing exceptional library service and strengthening the community it serves. Driven by a clear mission to Ignite curiosity. Fuel imagination. Connect community. Laramie County Library System welcomes nearly 385000 visitors each year across its Cheyenne library two branch libraries and a mobile library. Through innovative services lifelong learning opportunities and meaningful community connections the Library plays a vital role in enriching the lives of people throughout Laramie County.

JOB SUMMARY

The Youth Services Assistant provides front-line customer service to library patrons in person and by phone especially youth from birth to 18 years of age and their caregivers. The employee in this position works with division coworkers the Youth Services Manager and the Youth Services Assistant Manager as a team to implement the librarys mission strategic priorities and literacy goals for this age group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

welcoming responsive customer service to children teens and caregivers while maintaining patron confidentiality in accordance with Wyoming law.

patrons by conducting reference interviews providing readers advisory and directional information and teaching the use of library computers databases and other resources.

throughout youth areas to identify and respond to patrons at their point of need.

childrens and teen areas for daily service and follow established opening and closing procedures.

and maintain knowledge of childrens and teen collections and the early literacy components of educational installations including the Early Literacy Center and My Library Place.

collection development and weeding by identifying collection needs and sharing relevant patron comments and suggestions.

and support coworkers who develop plan prepare and deliver library programs and events for children and teens.

patron behavior and respond appropriately in accordance with the Library Rules.

other duties as assigned including working at public service points.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma plus six months of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proficiency with a variety of software programs and systems related to the operations of the library including word processing internet scheduling/calendaring/email integrated library systems and operating systems.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends evenings and holidays.

Ability to speak read comprehend and write the English language.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by completing an Application for Employment (available at and submitting a resume. This position is open until filled.

WORK SCHEDULE

Work schedules are predominantly office hours but will also include evenings and weekends. Employees must be available to work anytime the library is open.

BENEFITS

LCLS pays 100% of employee contributions to the Wyoming Retirement System a lifetime pension plan

LCLS pays 85% of medical and dental premiums and provides $25000 in employer-paid life insurance

We provide 13 paid holidays vacation sick leave and one personal day each year

Vacation for this position starts at three weeks annually and increases with years of service

Deferred compensation (457b) vision coverage prepaid legal services and other voluntary benefits

Access to the Cheyenne-Laramie County Employees Federal Credit Union

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job require the employee to move or manipulate moderately heavy equipment boxes carts files and stacks of material from one location to another.

QUESTIONS

For questions about this position contact Megan Fox Assistant Manager at or 307.773.7226.

LCLS is an equal opportunity employer. We support and adhere to the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. LCLS is an at-will employer. LCLS provides a drug-free workplace for its employees in accordance with the requirements of the US Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Hiring is contingent on a post-offer criminal history background check. LCLS participates in E-Verify.