Teen Programming Page - Children's Services

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is looking for a Teen Programming Assistant to help with after-school and summer programs for teens. This role involves engaging teens in fun activities, supervising the teen area, and supporting the Teen Librarian.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, enthusiasm for working with teens, and the ability to address behaviors. Flexibility in scheduling is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Experience working with teens is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Teen Librarian in after-school activities.
• Engages teens in activities like crafts and games.
• Monitors customer behavior for safety.

Skills

Enthusiastic about working with teens

Ability to address and redirect behaviors

Technology skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Under the guidance and direction of the Children’s Services Manager, the Teen Programming Page assists the Teen Librarian with after-school programming for teens, and summer programming for teens and school age children, including engaging the teens in activities such as technology, games, crafts, etc. and providing supervision for the teen areas to ensure appropriate behavior and use of the space. Performs a variety of tasks related to assisting, staffing, and supervising after-school teen programs.

15 hours per week. Schedule is as follows:

• Mon–Fri: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Open until filled, with first review of applicants on June 8, 2026.

Examples of Duties

• Assists the Teen Librarian in preparing and executing after-school activities for middle school and high school students, and summer activities for middle school students and school age children.
• Engage teens in activities, including crafts, games, and technology
• Assists with training of staff and volunteers
• Assists with programs for the Children’s Department
• Monitor and address customer behavior to ensure a safe and welcoming environment
• Participates in departmental and library-wide training and activities, including technology and safety training
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Enthusiastic about working with teens in a fun and educational setting
• Ability to address and redirect behaviors
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work independently
• Ability to maintain a daily record of accomplished tasks
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as a team
• Schedule may include daytime, evening, and weekend shifts
• Ability to demonstrate technology skills and learn new technology like 3D printing
• Ability to issue guidance and ensure compliance with the Library’s Rules of Conduct and policies
• Good vision and hearing to effectively engage with customers
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer, phone, and makerspace equipment
• Familiarity with workplace productivity software, including skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Physical ability to handle and lift library materials weighing approximately 40 pounds and setup for events
• Ability to push fully loaded carts of library materials
• Satisfactory pre-employment background check

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Experience working with teens is preferred
• Customer service experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or French is helpful
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities