Youth mentor Jobs in Columbus, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Youth Engagement Specialist (40 hr. / Non-Exempt / Full-time)

Location : Hilltop Branch

Starting Pay Range : $21.28 – $28.61 hourly (commensurate with experience)

Note : For internal candidates, pay adjustments are made in accordance with our Compensation and Salary Administration policy

Our Commitment to Diversity

Open to all doesn’t just apply to our customers, it applies to our hiring practices as well. We put respect at the top of our values and that’s how we treat our candidates and employees. The Columbus Metropolitan Library is committed to equal employment opportunity and adheres to these principles in decisions regarding hiring. The Library does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon their sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, color, ancestry, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

At Columbus Metropolitan Library, we are striving to build a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Learn more about Our Employee Experience : https : / / www.columbuslibrary.org / careers / employee -experience / .

What We Offer :

• A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs.
• A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness .
• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind.
• Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.
• A variety of voluntary and supplemental insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.

Comprehensive overview of our benefits : https : / / www.columbuslibrary.org / employee -benefits /

About the Position :

As a Youth Engagement Specialist, you will create a positive and enriching experiences by engaging youth and their caregivers in conversation and activities and promoting literacy and reading. You will help develop and deliver quality programs and informal engagements aligned with our library’s Young Minds Strategy, designed to help youth establish the foundation for a successful life. Additionally, you may conduct outreach to schools and other organizations serving youth and / or perform collection management activities.

The Young Minds Strategy focuses on three (3) categories :

Position Schedule

What You’ll Do :

Minimum Qualifications :

Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles (e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, and / or working in moderate outdoor weather conditions).

Work requires occasional lifting or pushing of up to 50 lbs. and the frequent lifting or pushing of up to 20 lbs.