Youth & Family Programs Assistant - Part-Time (19 hrs)

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Plainfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF

EAP

Paid personal hours

Job summary

Plainfield Area Public Library seeks a friendly Youth & Teen Services Assistant to join our team. You will welcome families at the Youth & Teen Services Desk, help patrons navigate resources, answer basic questions, locate items, and assist with programs.

This part-time role is 19 hours weekly with Monday 9–4, Thursday 5–9, rotating Fridays/Saturdays 9–5, and one Sunday per month. Pay is $15.74–$16.72 per hour, plus IMRF and EAP benefits. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience working with children in a library or public setting.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Basic technology and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patrons at the Youth & Teen Services Desk and help navigate the Library.
• Answer basic reference and readers' advisory questions.
• Locate items in the collection or place holds on items.
• Assist patrons in the use of public computers, devices, digital and print resources.
• Assist Librarians in preparing programs and special activities.
• Collaborate with staff from other departments on a committee or special event.
• View the job description on our website for more information.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Technical troubleshooting

Job description

Plainfield Area Public Library seeks a friendly Youth & Teen Services Assistant to join our team. You will welcome families at the Youth & Teen Services Desk, help patrons navigate resources, answer basic questions, locate items, and assist with programs.

This part-time role is 19 hours weekly with Monday 9–4, Thursday 5–9, rotating Fridays/Saturdays 9–5, and one Sunday per month. Pay is $15.74–$16.72 per hour, plus IMRF and EAP benefits. Equal opportunity employer.