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Position Title: Youth Services Assistant
Hours: 15–20 hours per week
Schedule: Includes mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends
Reports To: Library Director
Starting Rate: $12/hour

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Position Summary

The Youth Services Assistant supports the library’s mission by providing engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate services for children and families. This position plays an active role in storytimes, children’s programming, youth collection development, and community outreach, while also assisting with general library operations. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about children’s literature, enjoys working with families, and values the role of libraries as welcoming community spaces.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Youth Services & Programming

• Plan and facilitate storytimes for children, incorporating books, songs, movement, and hands-on activities

• Assist with the planning, promotion, and delivery of children’s programs and events

• Support outreach efforts to local schools, municipalities, and community organizations

• Promote and share knowledge of local services and resources for parents, caregivers, and children

Collection Support

• Demonstrate knowledge of children’s literature, trends, and age-appropriate materials

• Assist the Library Director in building, maintaining, and evaluating the youth collection

Public Service & Operations

• Perform circulation desk duties, including checking materials in/out and assisting patrons

• Shelve and maintain materials in accordance with library standards

• Provide welcoming, courteous, and inclusive service to all patrons

• Other library duties as assigned

Professional Standards

• Uphold the standards, ethics, and values of the American Library Association (ALA)

• Support the library’s mission, policies, and commitment to intellectual freedom, equity, and access

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Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational, library, childcare, or community setting preferred

• Familiarity with children’s literature and early literacy concepts

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Comfort with public speaking and leading group activities

• Ability to lift, shelve, and move up to 25 pounds of library materials

• Ability to obtain and provide current Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance as required by state law.

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Preferred (but not required)

• Coursework or background in education, library science, child development, or a related field

• Experience with outreach or community programming

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How to Apply

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest in youth services and experience working with children to Jacob Daugherty, library director, at jdaugherty@bcfls.org. Applications will be accepted until February 21, 2026.