Youth Services Associate

Responsibilities

• Assists the Youth Services Department Head with the operations of the Youth Service’s Department. This includes basic reader’s advisory and reference questions, general directional questions, and assistance in youth programs.
• Serves on the Youth Services team to assist with programs for children and all ages both online and in-person.
• Provides basic instruction on using the online catalog.
• Assists in providing basic reference and readers’ advisory to all children.
• Maintains an atmosphere that fosters creativity and learning.
• Has thorough knowledge of library policies.
• Assists in development and maintenance of ongoing passive programs, this includes make and take and activity stations.
• Assists in material selection and compilation for book match, book bundles, and curbside.
• Assists in outreach programs.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with a variety of children’s materials.
• Experience in public libraries and/or customer service preferred.

This position may require working during any of the hours that the Library is open, including evenings (Wednesdays evenings preferred) and weekends. Although a weekly schedule is established, the needs of the Library may require schedule changes and flexibility.

TO APPLY:

Qualified individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, and application found on the library website or in house. Applicants should email completed cover letters, resumes, and applications to:
Michelle Secor, Business Office Associate admin

25 hours/week position which includes PTO, Vacation, and IMRF benefits.