Teen Services Advisor

Overview

Do you think teens are terrific? Are you passionate about creating a welcoming space for students in grades 6-12? Do you want to be a part of a collaborative and fun team that makes a difference in young people’s lives? If so, this may be the job for you!

The Indian Trails Public Library District (ITPLD) is seeking a Teen Services Advisor to join our Youth Services team. The Advisor would contribute to a dedicated and dynamic team that focuses on creating a positive and welcoming library experience for our members. This position is a part-time opportunity with an average work week of 25 hours.

We serve 64,423 residents in the communities of Wheeling, Buffalo Grove and Prospect Heights. We are committed to our vision of embracing culture, connecting community and igniting curiosity.

• Welcoming members to the Youth Services area.
• Staffing the active and energetic Teen Space and supporting the Youth Services desk as needed by providing service to members in-person and over the phone.
• Helping to maintain a positive environment by providing exceptional customer service.
• Assisting members in finding information and materials.
• Assisting members with e-resources, computers, iPads, video games and other devices.
• Staying up to date with children’s and young adult (YA) literature to provide proficient readers’ advisory.
• Assisting in programming with a focus on high school and middle school members within the library and in the local community such as area schools.
• Assisting with maintaining the collection as needed.
• Generating and maintaining reports and statistics as needed.

• A bachelor’s degree or minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with teens in grades 6 to 12.
• The ability to communicate effectively, use good judgment in the decision-making process, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to use computers and relevant software including Microsoft products.
• The flexibility to be able to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluency in a second language is desirable.
• Reliable transportation to arrive to work on time for scheduled shifts.

Hourly rate of $19.70 - $22.00. This position is eligible for pro-rated vacation, sick time, floating holiday hours, jury duty and bereavement time as well as eligible for the employee assistance program (EAP), 457 retirement plan and mandatory participation in the IMRF pension plan. In addition, eligible to apply for educational assistance after 1 year of employment. The library supports continued learning and professional growth including job training for new employees.

To apply:

Send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to HR ase include the job title in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Indian Trails Library District
355 Schoenbeck Road
Wheeling, IL 60090

Indian Trails Library District, Cook County