Part-Time Youth Services Associate

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Rolling Meadows Library is seeking a friendly, creative Youth Services team member to connect with children and families, inspire a love of reading, and share resources offered by the library.

This part-time role (25 hours/week) includes daytime, evening, and Sunday shifts; compensation ranges from $17.37 to $21.72 per hour, based on qualifications and internal equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; relevant experience with children or libraries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Join a team that makes a difference every day!
• Part-time hours: 25 hours per week with day/evening/Sunday shifts (Sunday paid at time and a half).

Responsibilities

• Assist children and families with readers' advisory and reference services using print and digital resources.
• Help plan and present engaging programs and outreach services for children.
• Stay current on children's literature, youth trends, and emerging library technologies.
• Create booklists, displays, and promotional materials that highlight library collections and services.

Skills

Readers' advisory

Program planning

Children & families engagement

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood / elementary education or related field

Tools

Library databases

Job description

The Rolling Meadows Library Youth Services Department is a place where imagination thrives, curiosity is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to make a difference. We are seeking a friendly, creative, and enthusiastic team player who enjoys connecting with children and families, inspiring a love of reading and learning, and sharing all the wonderful resources and services our library has to offer! Bilingual skills are a big plus!

Job Duties:

• Assist children and families with readers' advisory and reference services using print and digital resources.
• Help plan and present engaging programs and outreach services for children.
• Stay current on children's literature, youth trends, and emerging library technologies.
• Create booklists, displays, and promotional materials that highlight library collections and services.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in early childhood, elementaryeducation, or other related field is preferred; Relevant experience with children and/or libraries; orequivalent combination of education and experience

Join a team that makes a difference every day!

PART-TIME HOURS: 25 HOURS PER WEEK
Some daytime, evening, and Saturday hours, plus a Sunday shift in rotation
(Sunday hours are paid at time and a half)

$17.37 - $21.72 (actual rate will be based on qualifications and internal equity)