Full-Time Youth Services Assistant

The St. Charles Public Library District is seeking to fill the role of Youth Services Assistant with an emotionally intelligent, creative, highly collaborative, and library-loving individual.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt IMRF position
- Schedule:

37.5 hours a week, in person, with evening and weekend availability.

The Youth Services Assistant works closely with the Youth Services department by providing professional support of library services to patrons; assisting patrons in using the library’s collections; performing programming services and story time duties as required. This individual reports to the Youth Services Assistant Manager.

• Provides reference, reader advisory, assists on the use of library resources; such as searching library catalog, requesting materials, eBooks etc. and other library services
• Plan, prepare, conduct, and collaborate with other staff to provide programs for children, students, and caregivers both in the library and out in the community. Ensures materials are ready for events and programs; assists with planning programs, and with setup and teardown of events; also provides information about library events and processes event registrations.
• May represent the library at off-site functions like school visits or events.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the library’s service to its patrons by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Assists Youth Librarians with projects as requested.

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments, pertaining to Youth Services
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Proficient in standard office practices (Microsoft 365), procedures and equipment

• Associate degree or LTA; AND two (2) years of customer service or library experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Four (4) weeks of paid vacation, twelve (12) sick days, five (5) personal days, eleven (11) holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan (IMRF).

SALARY:$19.49 per hour minimum - $25.98 per hour midpoint - $32.48 per hour maximum; offers are generally made within the minimum to the midpoint range, depending on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

The St. Charles Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Saint Charles Public Library
One South Sixth Avenue
Saint Charles , IL 60174

Saint Charles Public Library, Kane County