Youth Services Event Specialist at Laramie County Library System

Description

HOURS & SALARY: Full-time, 38 hours per week, with a hiring range of $19.95 – $24.94 per hour depending on experience.

Working at Laramie County Library System is about joining an award-winning organization that sets the bar for service regionally and nationally. The Library Journal 2008 Library of the Year, Laramie County Library System is a hub for engagement, literacy and learning, and lifelong curiosity and discovery. With nearly 385,000 yearly visitors to a 103,000 sq. ft. central library, two branch libraries, and bookmobile, Laramie County Library System champions a knowledgeable and engaged community. 

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Youth Services Event Specialist is to provide excellent customer service through planning and implementing library events and services to children, parents, caregivers, and educators who use library services. The Youth Services Event Specialist provides assistance and help at customer service points and assists the Youth Services Event Coordinator and the Outreach Librarian with services, including events directly relating to families, special exhibitions, and projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains patron confidentiality in compliance with Wyoming state law.

2. Roves as scheduled, assisting patrons at their point of need.

3. Performs all aspects of the Youth Services Assistant position.

4. Collaborates to create and implement youth events for children from preschool through grade six based on Common Core, early literacy initiatives, STEAM, and other guidelines as assigned.

5. Develops events, activities, educational modules, and other interactive learning tools to enhance special traveling exhibitions or projects received by the library, including outreach to schools and facilities.

6. Implements regular preschool storytimes, including digital storytimes.

7. Implements outreach storytimes in childcare facilities.

8. Participates in Youth Services outreach activities, which may include operating the bookmobile and related responsibilities.

9. Supervises the activities of assigned volunteers.

10. Provides leadership and guidance to new staff members as required.

11. Serves on committees and other groups as assigned.

12. Models exemplary customer service and work ethic to coworkers.

13. Participates in professional activities on a local, state, and regional level when applicable to position or needs of the division.

14. Performs other related and necessary duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus 2 years of relevant experience; or

· The equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Must have a current driver’s license valid in the State of Wyoming or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire date.

· Proficiency with a variety of software programs and systems.

· Ability to work flexible work schedules including weekends and holidays.

· Ability to speak, read, comprehend and write the English language.

· Ability to work with limited supervision, with an aptitude for detailed work and proficiency in prioritizing tasks.

· Ability to supervise, coach, train and lead other employees.

· Ability to drive large vehicle (32 feet).

SELECTION PROCESS 

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by completing an Application for Employment (available at https://lclsonline.org/work) and submitting a resume. The application deadline is 5:00 pm MST on September 29, 2025. The hiring committee will contact applicants who are selected for further testing or interviews. As a courtesy, we notify all applicants via email when a position is filled. 

WORK SCHEDULE 

Work schedule will predominantly be normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or a variation thereof) Monday through Friday but will also include 1 weeknight and some weekends. Anyone who works for the library must be willing to work anytime the library is open. Laramie County Library (Cheyenne) open hours are Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. All employees are scheduled to attend monthly staff meetings and in-service days in Cheyenne. 

BENEFITS

· LCLS pays 100% of the employee contributions to the Wyoming Retirement System (WRS). WRS is a pension plan that will pay lifetime benefits, regardless of the account balance, when age and service requirements are met.

· LCLS also pays 100% of the premium for $25,000 term life insurance policy for the employee. 

· This position receives paid time off for 13 holidays, vacation and sick leave, and an annual personal day.     

· Vacation leave starts at two weeks per year for full-time employees and increases with years of service. Employees are eligible to take vacation after six months of employment.

· Medical insurance and a separate dental plan are available. LCLS pays 85% of medical and dental insurance premiums.

· A deferred compensation plan, prepaid legal services agreement, vision coverage, and other supplemental insurance options are also available at the employee’s expense.  

· Employees may join the YMCA without an initiation fee.  

· Employees may join the Cheyenne-Laramie County Employees Federal Credit Union. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job require the employee to move or manipulate moderately heavy equipment, boxes, carts, files, and stacks of material from one location to another.

QUESTIONS 

For questions about this position, contact Mynda Camphouse, Manager at [email protected] or 307.773.7220. 

LCLS is an equal opportunity employer. We support and adhere to the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. LCLS is an at-will employer. LCLS provides a drug-free workplace for its employees in accordance with the requirements of the US Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Hiring is contingent on a post-offer criminal history background check. LCLS participates in E-Verify.