Job Posting: Summer Youth Program Assistants @ Hennepin County Library

Job Title: Summer Youth Program Assistant

Description 

Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking enthusiastic and creative Youth Program Assistants who are passionate about serving youth and families, to support the implementation of the library's summer learning services and programming: "Discover summer. Here." Hennepin County Library's goals for summer learning are that: Youth encounter new concepts, resources, ideas or ways of thinking. Youth maintain and develop their academic, social, or emotional skills. Youth establish or enhance meaningful connections with peers, library staff, and other adults. Youth find value in reading and learning. 

 Location and hours: 

These positions are grant-funded for the duration of mid-June 2022 through August 2022. Summer Youth Program Specialists work approximately 16 hours per week during daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Locations included are: 

• Franklin 
• Hosmer 
• Sumner 
• Webber Park 

For a list of all library locations click here.

In these positions, you will:  

• Support and deliver summer learning programs and activities for children, youth and families.
• Proactively maintain a welcoming and safe environment by managing youth behavior in the library and working with colleagues as necessary to address challenges.
• Collaborate with youth services staff to coordinate the work of youth employees and volunteers to support programming and service needs.
• Assist with library tours or large group visits for children, youth, and families.
• Collect program data such as attendance numbers and administer surveys.
• Become familiar with and promote library resources to children, youth, and families.

Need to have:

One of the following:

• Graduated from high school or high school equivalent and completed eighteen months or more of experience in youth-development, education or applicable experience working with children and youth.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a month for month (3 semester credits = 1 month) basis, preferably with credits in youth-development or education.
• One year or more of experience in youth-development, education or applicable experience working with children and youth, and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
• Six months or more of experience in youth-development, education or applicable experience working with children and youth, and completion of the Healthcare Clerical Pathway Training program.  
• Availability to work variable hours, including daytimes, evenings and weekends.

Nice to have:   
Experience:

• Mentoring or leading youth.
• Collaboratively creating and supporting drop-in programming based on the needs and interests of youth.
• Creating a welcoming and safe environment.
• Working with cultural backgrounds different than your own in a work or volunteer setting.
• Interest in all forms of literacy and informal learning and its application in the field of youth work.
• Creativity and innovation in applying youth development practices in a community setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.

Ability to:

• Work with youth from a wide range of backgrounds and socio-economic statuses.
• Work as part of a team.
• Handle the demands of a constantly changing work environment and workload.

Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. 

For more information and to apply: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/jobs/3461122-0/summer-youth-program-assistant 

Hennepin County Library is Hiring Subs!

Check out all the details in flyer below! This is a great way to gain experience and do so with a flexible work schedule while you finish school or look for permanent positions! If the upcoming hiring event doesn't work for you, please contact Marlena to discuss other options (there may be other hiring events in the future)!

Job Posting: Library Technician @ Austin, MN (Riverland Community College)

 Job Class:  Library Technician

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/14/2022
• Closing Date: 04/11/2022
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Minnesota State / Riverland Community College
• Division/Unit:  Technology & Learning Resources / Library
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $18.61 - $25.87 /hourly; $38,858 - $54,017 /annually
• Classified Status:  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union:  207-Technical / AFSCME 
• Re-Posting: Yes
• Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Library Technician organizes, maintains and delivers library services and provides technical and instructional support to patrons in the use of library resources, including physical and electronic.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of library classification system(s) and standard library reference tools sufficient to assist clients in locating materials and conducting research.

Ability to:

• Apply and support detailed coding or cataloging systems sufficient to create tracking for new print and non-print library acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials.
• Operate personal computers, use various software and web-based applications, and other office equipment sufficient to locate catalog information, word-process documents, complete forms and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of clients of varied educational levels and backgrounds; to train, direct and evaluate work of student clerical staff; and to assist the professional library staff to maintain the library collection according to library policy and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience with general library standards and procedures, including working and in-depth knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification System, OCLC, PALS, Integrated Library Systems, MINITEX, Minnesota State and other library entities.
• Knowledge of ALMA and Primo or similar library services platform/resource.
• Higher Education/academic work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or Library Science related classwork/courses.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Application Details

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

A complete online application will include a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae.  Please note that incomplete applications will not be reveiwed by the search committee.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Aimee Sue Larson at aimee.larson@riverland.edu or 507-433-0340.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Job Posting: Library Operations Specialist

 Overview

The Dewitt Wallace library at Macalester College is seeking to hire a Library Operations Specialist. This position works closely with the Library Director and Leadership Team in managing the overall operations of the library, which includes communications, financial and budget management for a $1.6 million annual budget, project management, building facilities oversight, etc. 

 

The Library Operations Specialist will require a high level of personal contact and communication on a daily basis with faculty, students, staff, and off-campus contacts. This Operations Specialist performs operations duties and creative functions including: community and partnership building; helping create a welcoming and inclusive library; building effective workflow systems and efficiencies; writing, editing, preparing and disseminating publications and reports; providing oversight and management of the entire library annual budget; and coordinating hospitality and event planning for spaces within the library. 

 

This is a full-time position, starting June 1st, 2022. 

 

About the Dewitt-Wallace Library: 

The Library supports the mission of the College by providing the scholarly information services and resources essential to Macalester’s educational program. Specifically, the Library:

• Educates and guides users in the research process.
• Enables users to identify and obtain needed information.
• Maintains a secure and supportive environment for the use and preservation of collections and delivery of services.
• Manages effectively the budget, processes, personnel and technology needed to accomplish Library goals.

Responsibilities

Operations:

• Supports the Library Director and Library Leadership in a general administrative capacity.
• Manages library facility, hours, and space reservation systems.
• Works with campus partners and vendors to manage and track building maintenance, building projects, and security. 
• Supports selecting and ordering furniture as well as office and hospitality supplies.
• Helps plan and provide support for special events hosted by the library including preparation of invitations, RSVPs, room and catering arrangements, etc. 
• Gathers, organizes, tracks annual and ad hoc statistics.
• Hires, supervises, trains, and manages student employee office assistants.
• Serves as chair of our Library Student Employment Committee. 
• Completes projects and special assignments.

 

Communication:

• Leads and coordinates distributed communications efforts, employing multiple formats, to promote library programming, resources, and services.
• Maintains public-facing library calendars and coordinates public announcements.
• Supports the writing and editing of reports, including the annual report, newsletters, promotional materials, and more. 
• Manages and coordinates multiple projects.
• Provides general content updates to the library website. 
• Helps support the creation of graphical promotional materials, wayfinding signs in the library, and general graphic design projects using applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud and InDesign.
• Supports administrative aspects of library publishing and digital accessibility efforts in coordination with the Digital Initiatives & Scholarly Communication Librarian.
• Develops and updates documentation, publications, and policies.

 

Finance:

• Provides day-to-day oversight of library budget; manages library student employment budget; analyzes financial activities and provides input into budget planning and preparation processes. 
• Utilizes systems for purchasing, processing, tracking, and report generation.
• Reports on the budget to the leadership team and library staff.
• Helps prepare budget projections and special requests.
• Processes and reconciles invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payments. 
• Manages and reconciles expenditures on purchasing credit cards.
• Serves as liaison to Business Services for library budget-related issues.

 

Additional key responsibilities and professional development:

• Provides excellent customer service.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic team environment.
• Participates in cross-functional work groups according to interests, skills, and library needs.
• Helps foster teamwork throughout the organization on campus, and beyond.
• Helps maintain efficient workflow, procedures, and process improvements. 
• Supervises student employee(s) who support work on communications, finance, and operations as well as general library needs.
• Contributes to assessment activities throughout the organization including report writing and data compilation and analysis. 
• Provides service to the college through participation on campus groups or projects.
• Serves on local or national professional committees to share our expertise and experience with others, and to serve as a representative of the college.
• Attends at least one professional conference per year.
• Stays abreast of developments related to electronic publishing and shares information with the Digital Scholarship and Services team.

 

Annual goals:

• Contributes to completion of annual library & media services goals.
• Sets and attains annual personal performance goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in an administrative and/or operations management environment. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines with minimum supervision. Experience with administrative and budget management skills.  Fluency with Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet functions related to budget management. Excellent writing, editing, communication, and interpersonal skills.  Experience with social media, publishing, or graphic design tools. A desire to work in an undergraduate, student-centered environment and to manage student employees. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Demonstrated commitment to service.
• Experience managing budgets and utilizing spreadsheets.  Outstanding organizational and project management skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and computer skills required. Experience in gathering, analyzing, and effectively using statistics.
• Ability to help identify library communication needs and help develop and execute plans to meet those needs. Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative in carrying out assignments.
• Experienced with standard computing applications for productivity and communication. Experience with Excel for managing spreadsheets.  Experience with web page and site creation and publication design. Experience with InDesign, standard web editing and graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop is highly desirable.  Experience with social media -- Facebook, Twitter, blogs.
• Ability to document core policies and procedures. 
• Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 

 

Compensation & Benefits: 

This full-time position, starts June 1st 2022 and includes an annual salary of $50,000-$55,000 and Macalester’s full benefits package. 

Application Guidelines: 

To apply please submit your resume with your cover letter in one pdf to Macalester’s Employment Page. Applicants who apply by April 4th will receive priority consideration and this job will be posted until filled. 

All inquiries about this position should be directed to: 

Jaclyn Howard 

jhoward3@macalester.edu 

Talent Acquisition Manager

 

Macalester College - Institutional Overview

Since its founding in 1874, Macalester has provided students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls nearly 2,100 students who come from virtually every state and 91 countries. Macalester is committed to being a preeminent liberal arts college known for its high standards of scholarship and its special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.

Macalester is proud of its longstanding commitment to social justice and creating a safe environment for all people regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, gender, religion, age, or ability. Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities and women.

Benefits
Macalester employees enjoy a fantastic benefits package and working environment that is second to none. Please visit http://www.macalester.edu/employmentservices/benefits/ for more information about benefits at Macalester College.

Our Commitment to Safety in response to COVID-19:
For the safety of our community, Macalester requires all employees to have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Should a newly hired employee be unable to receive the vaccination for either medical or religious reasons we offer accommodations and assistance.

Questions or concerns about this process should be directed to Bob Graf, Director of Employment Services, at rgraf@macalester.edu