Winter Reading Assistant

Job Title: Winter Reading Assistant (188 hours over 15-weeks/Non-Exempt/Part-time) Location: Main Library Starting Pay: $22.00

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What We Offer:

Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.

About the Position:

As a Winter Reading Assistant, this seasonal position supports systemwide Winter Reading Challenge efforts through prize packing and distribution, communication with teachers and parents, and a variety of program-related activities

Position Schedule:

A combination of mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Note: Manager will confirm schedule. Candidates must be available to work consistently throughout the academic year. We are unable to accommodate extended time off (e.g. multiple weeks for personal reasons or vacation).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes Winter Reading Challenge participation to school personnel, parents, students and staff.
• Assists with classroom registration and questions.
• Supports Winter Reading Challenge prize organization and distribution.
• Regularly updates statistics documents and record keeping using existing spreadsheets and reports.
• Helps orient and train volunteers.
• Provides program assistance.
• Assists with library events supporting Winter Reading Challenge.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience with children of all ages.
• Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e. Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job related equipment and systems.
• Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.

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 40 lbs. and the frequent lifting or pushing of up to 20 lbs.