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Youth Associate (Library Associate I)

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Youth Associate (Library Associate I)

Salary

41,503.00 - $67,650.00 Annually

Location

VA 23502, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12876

Department

Library

Opening Date

02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date

3 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

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Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Libraries is currently seeking a Library Associate I for its Library Administrative Offices & Services Center. This position assists with the daily operations of the library. Acts as an assistant to the supervisor. Provides customer service to patrons by developing and delivering age appropriate programs and readers' advisory. Promotes the general use of facilities and assists patrons in the use of collection and computers. This position is a support position at Library Headquarters. This individual trains branch youth personnel, builds and maintains KidZones and Playscapes and other youth spaces at PL locations and develops systemwide program plans for seasonal and yearly programs.

The Norfolk Public Library offers equal opportunity access to information, high quality book and multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, online resources, and technology to meet the needs of our diverse community for life-long learning, cultural enrichment, and intellectual stimulation.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range : $41,503

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to :

Assists Youth Services Coordinator with youth program planning and implementation

Assists Digital Media Coordinator with graphic design tasks, maintaining social media pages and other tasks

Assists Adult Programs Coordinator with adult program planning and implementation

Conducts Early Literacy programs

Connects with schools to schedule library promotional visits

Attends outreach events, representing NPL to the community & schools

Develops fliers and other promotional materials

Conducts training modules on child development and best practices

Supervises volunteers, interns and NEL’s

Inventories Storytime kits, KinderSTEM kits, YOUmedia rigs

Assist with coordinating Special Events

Research grants. Writes grant applications

Plans & promotes Summer Reading Program

Manage database for Summer Reading Program

Ability to coordinate storytime kits for a multi-branch system

Creates PowerPoints presentations

Research topics for reports and other projects

Edits reports and writes award applications

Performs administrative duties by preparing and analyzing statistical reports

Ability to prioritize tasks

Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Promotes the concept of the Family Place Library in Norfolk

Attends Family Place Training in New York

Education / Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

One year of experience in library or related services. Experience working with children & teens and adults in a library. Supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid Driver's license

Work Hours : 40 hours / week. 9 : 00 am – 5 : 30 pm. Monday – Friday - Some nights and weekends

Signing Bonus : This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus

Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

Special project / grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

Temporary / seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

NOTE :

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N / A."

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N / A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

Less than High School Diploma / Equivalency

High School Diploma / GED

Some College (6 months or more)

Vocational / Technical Degree

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

Do you have experience in early literacy, child development, and best practices working with children?

If yes, please describe, if no type N / A.

Do you have supervisory experience?

Describe your outreach experience? If no experience, type N / A.

Do you have experience in conducting training sessions?

Do you have experience with curriculum-based programming such as Babygarten, KinderSTEM, and the Family Place Parent / Child Workshop, 1-2-3 Play with Me?

Do you have experience with Summer Reading Programs, preparing programs & presentations, and creating flyers and displays?

Do you have proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher? (Please note : Skills Assessment may be given at time of interview.)

Describe your experience in promoting library services and programs. If no experience, type N / A.

Can you attend a 4-day training workshop in New York?

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

I am not a Veteran

I am a Veteran

I am a Disabled Veteran

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