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Employment Opportunities

Circulation/Youth Service Clerk: Evening

​Position Type: Part-time Pay: $10.25 an hour Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00-7:00pm with one Saturday a month. Position Overview: The Youth Services/Circulation Clerk supports library operations by assisting with youth programming, providing customer service at the circulation desk, and performing a variety of clerical and organizational tasks. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with children and families, detail-oriented, and committed to fostering a welcoming library environment. Key Responsibilities Youth Services Support: Assist with planning, setting up, and facilitating youth programs. Help Maintain and organize youth collections, displays, and program supplies. Interact with children and caregivers to promote library resources and services. Circulation Desk Duties: Greet patrons and provide excellent customer service. Check materials in and out using the library's circulation system Assist patrons with account inquiries, renewals, and placing holds. Handle payments for fines, fees, or other library resource costs. General Library Support: Answer basic questions about library policies, programs, and resources. Shelve returned items and ensure materials are in proper order. Assist in maintaining a clean and organized library environment. Qualifications: Experience working with children and families, especially in an educational or community setting (not required). Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations. Basic proficiency with computers and ability to learn library software systems. Schedule Requirements: This position requires working 3:00pm-7:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as one Saturday per month as part of a team rotation from 9am-4pm (10am-2pm during the Summer). Flexibility for occasional schedule adjustments to accommodate special events of programs is a plus. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Application Process: Either submit a resume and cover to Janae Callihan via email at jcallihan@bcfls.org or use the button below to apply online. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The mission of Mars Area Public Library is to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich by providing books,​ library materials, facilities, and professional
services for all individuals in our area.

Hours

 

Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm
 

Friday: 10am-3pm
 

Saturday: 9am-4pm (10am-2pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Contact

 

724-625-9048
 

jcallihan@bcfls.org

 

107 Grand Avenue/P.O. Box 415

Mars, PA 16046

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