Youth Services Library Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Education Administration, Child Development/Support
The Niles-Maine District Library is seeking a Part-Time Youth Services Library Assistant to support our vibrant youth programming. Under the direction of the Youth Services Supervisor, you will provide Reader's Advisory and Reference support at the Kid-Space and Teen Underground service desks.
InitialSchedule:
- Monday & Friday mornings (9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)
- Thursday evenings (4:30–8:30 p.m.)
- Occasional Sunday afternoons (12:00–5:00 p.m.)
- Deliver friendly, patron-centered service to all users.
- Provide Reference and Readers' Advisory services for youth in-person and electronically.
- Monitor Kid-Space and Teen Underground areas for safety and appropriate behavior.
- Assist with planning and presenting story-times for young patrons and their families.
- Represent the Library at community events and attend relevant staff meetings.
- Bachelor’s or Associate Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experiences
- Experience working with children and teens
- Excellent customer service, communication and technology skills
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a busy environment
* Full Job Description Available upon request
Benefits:AFSCME Council 31 Union position, PTO (vacation, personal, holiday, and sick), and continuing education.
Niles-Maine District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate in any of its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.
Niles-Maine District Library, Cook County
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