Youth Services Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Canada Idea Exchange Full time

Posting #23-24x

**Youth Services Assistant**

**Part-Time Permanent**

Clemens Mill Branch

Idea Exchange is a community hub comprised of the public libraries and art galleries for the City of Cambridge, a thriving city with a rich architectural heritage and the second largest community within the Waterloo Region. We are committed to supporting and inspiring our community in the exploration of reading, arts, innovation, and learning.

**What You’ll Do**

As a Youth Services Assistant, you will:

- Work collaboratively with the Clemens Mill team to create a welcoming environment that is inclusive, equity-driven, and service-oriented
- Planning, organizing and leading various youth programs and activities with a STEAM focus and using hands-on technology
- Greet all members of the public and assist them with their accounts and checking out materials
- Provide basic assistance in sourcing resources that meet their information needs (reference) and provide recommendations for new reading material (readers’ advisory)
- Assist members in the use of library technology and other technology for kids, such as computers, tablets, robotics, and other available equipment
- Promote relevant services, collections, resources, programs and events
- Have opportunities for training and continuous learning

**What You’ll Need to Succeed**

To be qualified for and successful in the role, you should have:

- An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- Early Childhood Education diploma an asset
- Experience working in a service environment dealing with the public
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- An inclusive and empathetic approach and a service-oriented mindset
- The ability to follow detailed processes and balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
- A passion for supporting the diverse interests and needs of the Cambridge community
- Ability to plan and execute programming for young audiences
- Experience working with children, programming and/or performance
- Familiar with current trends and technologies for children and teens

**What We Offer**

**Pay**: the starting rate of pay is $25.31 per hour

**Hours**: 37 hours in a two-week period

**Schedule**: working various day, evening, and weekend shifts

**Week 1**

Monday OFF

Tuesday 10:00am - 3:00pm (5 hours)

Wednesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm (4 hours)

Thursday OFF

Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm (7 hours)*

Saturday 12:30pm - 5:30pm (5 hours)

Sunday OFF

**Week 2**

Monday OFF

Tuesday 10:00am - 3:00pm (5 hours)

Wednesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm (4 hours)

Thursday OFF

Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm (7 hours)*

Saturday OFF

Sunday OFF

*Includes a 1 hour unpaid meal break

**How to Apply**

1. Tell us why we should consider you for this position Please provide both a cover letter and resume, combined as a single PDF document.

The anticipated start date for this position is July 2023

**Additional Information**
- Idea Exchange aspires to employ a staff complement that fully represents the diversity of the community we serve. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.
- A Security Clearance Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening will be required.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $25.31 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have an Early Childhood Education diploma?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- working in a service environment dealing with the public: 1 year (required)
- working with children and/or children programming: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-19
Expected start date: 2023-07-17



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