<div dir="auto">Good morning,</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Do any libraries in Michigan have Branch Youth positions like this where they do not require an MILS? </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><table class="jobinfo" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="box-sizing:border-box;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;font-family:Merriweather,serif;font-size:14px"><tbody style="box-sizing:border-box"><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Position Title</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box">Branch Youth Assistant</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Level/Unit</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box">8</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">FLSA Status</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box">Non Exempt</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Beginning Pay</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box">$16.13-$18.97, Hourly</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Pay Range</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box">$16.13-$21.81, Hourly</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Agency</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box"><br></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Location</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box"><br></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Education & Experience</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 40px"><li style="box-sizing:border-box">Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.</li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Previous experience working with children and/or experience in public libraries.</p></li></ul></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Hours</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 40px"><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Full Time, standard 40 hour work week.</p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Work up to two evenings and variable Saturdays and Sundays. Manager arranges work schedule.</p></li></ul><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 40px"><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Required to adapt to a flexible schedule as arranged by the Manager to meet scheduling needs.</p></li></ul></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Requirements</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 40px"><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Strong public service orientation and commitment to excellent and genuine customer service.</p></li></ul><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 40px"><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills.</p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Experience working with computers, including Internet, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Windows and Mac OS.</p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Problem solve in a professional manner with Library patrons, co-workers, and supervisors.</p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Physical agility and strength to bend, reach, lift, and move library materials (20-25 lbs.) and to stand for long periods of time.</p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Willing to work at or transfer to other service areas or branches.</p></li></ul><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 40px"><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Accept and manage change.</p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Maintain patron and staff confidentiality.</p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">A valid State of Indiana Librarian Certification, Level 5 as a condition of employment.</p></li></ul></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Ability To</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 40px"><li style="box-sizing:border-box">Work patiently and creatively with all ages.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box">Form and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at all levels.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box">Maintain composure and overcome stress in any situation.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box">Learn the library's automated system, as well as self-service technology.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box">Exercise initiative, be enthusiastic, creative, flexible, energetic, value diversity, and possess a sense of humor.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box">Interpret and communicate Library services, philosophy, policies, and procedures to patrons in a courteous, friendly, and positive manner using one’s best judgment.</li></ul></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:border-box"><td class="left" style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Job Statement</strong></td><td class="right" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Essential Job Duties</strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">Provide customer service and reference assistance to patrons. Develop and implement programming and outreach for children. Under the direct supervision of the Area Branch Manager, the Branch Youth Assistant will:</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">1. Provide hands-on customer service at designated public service stations at least 60% of the workweek.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">2. Assist patrons with account functions and with the use of computers and devices. Troubleshoot computers, copiers, and equipment as needed. Perform cash register operations and daily departmental procedures.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">3. Provide readers’ advisory, reference and directional services to patrons.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">4. Plan and perform Storytimes, experiences and programs in-house and off-site.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">5. Participate in a variety of departmental initiatives, projects, and tasks.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">6. Under the direction of the Collection Development department, assist with collection maintenance for departmental materials.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">7. Demonstrate deep knowledge of Children's literature and early literacy educational methods. Keep abreast of library, publishing, and popular culture trends. Actively participate in training, Library committees, and in-service opportunities.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">8. Manage staffing at the Branch in the absence of the Branch Manager and Assistant Manager. Understand the physical facility as well as emergency and security procedures.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px">9. Perform other related duties as assigned.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="border-collapse:separate"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Sincerely, </font></span></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="4"><span style="border-collapse:separate"><font style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">-- </font><br><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="garamond, serif"><i>Samantha Jordan</i></font></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font face="garamond, serif"><i>Children's Librarian/Licensed Michigan Realtor/Yoga Teacher</i></font></span></div><font style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"><br></font></div></span></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div href="http://WISESTAMP_SIG_d90d238853d2399632325b985c92c5e1"><div style="direction:ltr;max-width:600px"><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium"><div><div style="margin:0px"><font face="Times Ne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