Teen Associate

Illinois; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Floating Holidays

Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Lansing Public Library is seeking a Teen Associate for the Youth Services team to engage with tweens and teens, plan activities, and support afterschool programs. The role emphasizes building relationships and fostering responsible behavior.

The ideal candidate has a background in adolescent programming, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work varying shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred or higher.
• Minimum of two years in an adolescent-related degree program from an accredited college.
• 1 year experience working with teens in grades 6–12.
• Experience with an automated ILS, preferably SirsiDynix.

Responsibilities

• Spend time at the youth service desk.
• Orchestrate and lead exciting programs for teens.
• Interact with afterschool tweens in a welcoming environment.

Skills

Teen engagement

Program planning

Customer service

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Adolescent-related degree program (2+ years)

Tools

SirsiDynix ILS

Job description

Does your vision for tween/teen services at the public library include respect? Does it include building relationships and fostering accountable behavior? How about creating fun and exciting programming for grades 6-12? If you can answer yes to all of these questions then come join the Lansing Public Library’s Youth Services team to help give teens a new and fresh perspective on the public library.

We are actively seeking a Teen Associate brimming with creativity, passion, and a genuine connection to our community's tweens and teens. As a team member, you will spend time at the youth service desk, orchestrate and lead exciting programs, and interact with our vibrant afterschool tweens.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree preferred. Minimum of two years in an adolescent-related degree program from an accredited college.
• 1 year experience working with teens in grades 6th-12th.
• Some experience with an automated ILS, preferably SirsiDynix
• Must work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Background check required.
• 3 Floating Holidays
• Birthday Holiday

Compensation:

This part-time position offers a pay range of $18.08-$27.13 per hour. Compensation is determined based on how well a candidate’s experience and qualifications align with the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Most offers are expected to fall within the base to mid-range, depending on relevant experience and job requirements.