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Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: Huron, SD 57350

Salary: $7.25 - $10.00 Per Hourly Doeq
Job Type: Part Time

JOB SUMMARY:

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CLOSING DATE:  March 28, 2014<br>PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under direct supervision of Children’s Librarian is responsible for assisting staff and patrons with Library projects. Work varies little, requiring individual judgment within professional guidelines and standards. <br>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting. Work is usually performed in an indoor setting but some programs may be held in the park or other locations. Although the noise level in the Library is usually low, the over-abundance of children patrons in the Library can produce a high level of noise. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Moving carts are available for employees to use to move some materials. Must possess a valid South Dakota Driver’s license. <br>MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE: <br>Assist children's librarian in creating the decorations for programs and/or assist in setting the decorations in place. <br>Assist children's librarian prior to programs with activity sheets; running copies, etc. <br>Directly supervise the youngsters in one or more specific area of crafts, games, volunteers, etc. Will be responsible to make more copies of items needed for children’s programming and inform the children's librarian when more supplies are needed. <br>Under the guidance of the Children’s Librarian train young volunteers and supervise those in her / his specific area. <br>Together with the children's librarian and library staff, generally supervise all young patrons in the library at all times. <br>When all the &quot;organizational&quot; things listed above are in good order, shelve children's materials in the correct locations.   And “read” children’s library shelves to make sure items are in order.<br>Be able to attend the evening sessions of children’s programs to supervise youngsters and assist the Children’s Librarian. <br>Maintain a cheerful and inviting attitude, while still disciplining children in an appropriate manner. Children don't have to be here; they are the library's guests. However, they should not be doing things that may hurt themselves or others, nor should they be disturbing the other patrons. <br>SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None.<br>EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED Certification, preferred. Prefer at least one year of college. Prior related experience with children's activities/supervision also preferred. Prefer some computer and internet experience.  Must possess a valid South Dakota Driver's License.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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Experience Education Education Required GED/High School Equivalent