Youth Services Programmer; Children

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District in Hampshire, Illinois, is looking for a creative, motivated, energetic and tech savvy individual with a passion for working with children of all ages, focusing on birth through older elementary school students. The ideal candidate will provide innovative programs and outreach to the community.

• Plan, promote, and implement programs for children from birth through elementary school. Assist with planning and execution of department and library-wide programs.
• Create displays and passive programing within the Youth Services Department.
• Assist in maintaining records for the Youth Services Department including programming numbers, budgeting and supply inventory.
• Create program specific promotional materials and maintain an online registration calendar.
• Develop and maintain community relations with local organizations including schools, community groups and the local park district.
• Regularly work at the public service desk, including assistance with library technology and services.
  Attend appropriate local, regional, state and national meetings and conferences.
• Be familiar with all library policies and procedures and able to make decisions in accordance with them.
• Act as Person in Charge (PIC) in absence of Management Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or LTA preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in Youth Services preferred but not required.
• Successful experience with young children in a group setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of video recording and editing preferred but not required.

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, health insurance, supplemental insurance available for purchase, life insurance, and accruable PTO.

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District, Kane County

37.5-hour work week; including day and evening hours, weekends required.