[Libs-Or] 2 Half-Time Library Associate Positions - Deadline Extended

[Jessica Marie]

Salem Public Library - Library Associate (two half-time career positions) 
Application deadline: Extended to Friday July 27, 11:59 p.m.
If you are creative, love children and children's books, enjoy designing and building hands-on children's exhibits (think children's museums), this is the perfect job for you.  The successful candidates may:  Develop, design and construct Discovery Room interactive/hands-on educational exhibits for children ages 1 - 12;  Develop and provide age appropriate early literacy rich story times and other craft and activity programs; Provide reference, reader's advisory, and circulation assistance to children, teens and their care givers. Provide early literacy training for care givers and community partners; Provide library outreach at community events, and direct the work of volunteers.  Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and progressive library experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the class. 
To apply, see the City of Salem jobs website:  http://www.jobaps.com/Salem/.  For more information about the position, contact Karen Fischer, Youth Services Manager at 503-588-6039 or kfischer at cityofsalem.net.