Part-Time Early Literacy Advocate & Storytime Presenter

Mid-Continent Public Library; Edgerton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Half-Time Early Literacy Associate at Mid-Continent Public Library in Edgerton, MO, will work at a home branch with occasional coverage at Camden Point and Dearborn for Storytimes and outreach. The schedule includes mornings, afternoons, and evenings with Saturday rotations.

This role involves direct customer service, programming for birth through age 5, creating displays, and partnering with schools and community groups to promote early literacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Experience with youth services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at information desk and over the phone.
• Assist early learners (birth–5) with programs and displays.
• Present storytime, literacy activities, and outreach at schools/partners.
• Coordinate and implement library initiatives for early literacy.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/HiSet/GED

Job description

The Half-Time Early Literacy Associate at Mid-Continent Public Library in Edgerton, MO, will work at a home branch with occasional coverage at Camden Point and Dearborn for Storytimes and outreach. The schedule includes mornings, afternoons, and evenings with Saturday rotations.

This role involves direct customer service, programming for birth through age 5, creating displays, and partnering with schools and community groups to promote early literacy.