Teen Services Specialist; part-time

TEEN SERVICES SPECIALIST

(Non-exempt)
Part-time

Schedule: Part-time 18 hrs. a week

• Monday 4-8pm
• Tuesday 4-8pm
• Friday 4-9pm
• Saturday 1-6pm

Are you passionate about supporting teens to become their best selves and contribute to their community? If so,
Skokie Public Library is looking for you!

As a Teen Services Specialist
, you will be part of a team that helps young people in middle and high school explore interests, learn, and grow. You’ll provide a welcoming and supportive environment in the Teen Room, connect patrons to library resources, and respond to the needs and requests of teens in the library.

• Staff the library’s 6th–12th grade Teen Room and maintain a supportive environment while responding to readers’ advisory and other requests
• Promote and help teens navigate library resources and services
• Provide friendly, responsive customer service to all library patrons
• Offer personalized reading and viewing recommendations
• Answer basic informational questions and assist with library resources
• Help maintain library displays
• Collaborate with colleagues on programs, outreach, and special projects

• Some college coursework, an associate degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience providing direct service to teens in grades 6-12, such as in education or in teen engagement (e.g., after school or extracurricular programs)

• Excellent communication and social skills
• Cultural awareness and the ability to serve a diverse community
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Broad knowledge of cultural trends as they relate to teens and knowledge of teen development
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with technology
• A flexible, creative mindset and a genuine love of public service

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working in a public library

This position involves both desk and active work, including standing, walking, lifting materials, and frequent computer use. Availability for days, evenings, and weekends may be required.

• An opportunity to work in a collaborative and compassionate environment alongside talented colleagues in service to a diverse, vibrant community
• The pay range for new hires in this position is $22.10 to $24 per hour. Offers are made within this range based on competencies, experience, and internal equity.
• Benefits:
  Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Calm subscription, Transit benefits