Teen Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Floating holidays

Birthday holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lansing Public Library is seeking a Teen Associate to engage tweens and teens; you will work at the youth service desk, help plan and lead programs, and interact with afterschool youth to build relationships and accountable behavior.

The role requires a 12-18 hour per week schedule including weeknights 3-8pm and one to two Saturdays per month, with a background check and flexibility to work holidays if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred; two years in an adolescent-related degree program.
• 1 year experience working with teens in grades 6th-12th.
• Experience with automated ILS, preferably SirsiDynix.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Meet).
• Must work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Spend time at the youth service desk.
• Plan and lead exciting programs for tweens and teens.
• Interact with afterschool tweens to foster connections.

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Two years in adolescent-degree program

Tools

SirsiDynix

Google Workspace

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.

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

If you believe our library aligns with your goals, then join us in making a lasting impact and shaping a brighter future. We can't wait to welcome you to our dedicated team!

Job Hours:

Part-time position (12-18 hours per week) includes varying weeknight shifts from 3-8pm and 1-2 Saturdays per month.

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
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and Meet)
• Must work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Background check required.
• 3 Floating Holidays
• Birthday Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program

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.