12/12/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

Within this Mebane library position the candidate will be expected to provide professional library programs on a regular basis, such as Baby/Toddler Storytime. Other programming will center around school age youth. This position also works with the Children’s team to prepare and present special programs throughout the year, such as holiday programs and Summer Reading programs. This position connects with parents and caregivers and provides outreach at special events. During a program, this position may read stories aloud with appropriate expression, tell flannel stories from memory, sing songs, and use puppets and other props. Knowledge of children, parents, local community, children's literature and popular reading trends will be an asset in this position.

This position primarily works the desk in the Children’s Services Department at Mebane Public Library, but will also work at the Circulation and Reference Services desks and other library and county locations if needed. In addition to programming, this position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting library patrons with directional and reference questions, providing reader’s advisory services, assisting library patrons with basic office machines, checking library materials in and out, issuing library cards, taking payments for fines and fees, calling holds, answering the phone, preparing carts for shelving, and other clerical tasks as needed.

• Plans, prepares and presents programs on a regular basis including weekly story times for infants and toddlers and/or preschoolers, book clubs, holiday programs, summer reading programs and other events throughout the year for school age youth.
• Assists children and caregivers in selecting appropriate materials through reference help, reader's advisory and programs where appropriate
• Regularly works at a public service desk interacting with a diverse clientele, checking materials in and out, registering new patrons, answering questions, helping computer users, taking payments for fines and fees as well as other library functions
• Provides instruction for children, parents and teachers in early literacy and in the use of library resources, including electronic resources
• Increases skills and knowledge through professional reading and workshops
• Assists with the cleanliness and attraction of the children's area by working on displays, bulletin boards and ensuring shelves are arranged and organized
• Responsible for creating and assisting with flyers and posters for events and programming including assisting with assembling age-appropriate reading lists
• Assists when asked with outreach services to daycares, preschools, public/private schools and homeschoolers

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Concentration - Ability to concentrate on tasks through many distractions.
• Cooperation - Ability to accept supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Leadership – Ability to lead and foster professional growth in individuals that can contribute to superior performance.
• Multi-tasker – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with guests and co-workers.
• Reliability – Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Education & Experience: This position requires a two-year degree from an accredited school or university, as well as prior Library experience. Prior experience working with children in a formal setting is preferred. Prior experience working in programming is preferred.
Computer Skills: Prior experience with Microsoft Windows, Proficient in typing accurately
License/Credentials: Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
Position Specifics: This position is a 40 hour a week position with the expectation there is one scheduled evening per week and one weekend per month.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder F
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Talk/Hear C
See C
Taste/Smell N

Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or less O
11-20 lbs. O
21-50 lbs. O
51-100 lbs. O
Over 100 lbs. O

Push/Pull

Health Insurance - Part-time employees are eligible for medical/health benefits upon the 1st of the month following the 30-day waiting period. Changes to elections can then be made during the annual open enrollment period, usually in the fall, or within 30 days of a qualified life event (marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, change in child's dependent status, death of a spouse or other dependent and other change in employment status). Part-time insurance rates are structured based on hours worked.

Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including a COPAY Plan 70, COPAY Plan 80 and a QHDHP with HSA.

Dental & Vision Insurance - A voluntary dental and vision program is available to PT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to be provided access to dental and vision providers for a variety of services. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of PT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of PT employment or upon a qualifying event.

Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave the County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have at least five (5) years of service, you are considered 100% vested in NCLGERS. Alamance County will be contributing a percentage as required by NCLEGRS on your behalf as well.

Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.

Wellness Benefits & Programming:
Employee Assistance Counseling Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Counseling Program (EACP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EACP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded.
Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.
Please see brochure available on the SharePoint for additional information about the EACP program.

Alamance County Employee Health Clinic: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the clinic. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.

Services Available:
Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as Flu, Sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.
Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)
Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider
Health Education and Counseling
Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.

Employee Fitness Center:
Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 24/7/365. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.