Youth Programs & Outreach Library Assistant

Illinois; Maywood (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Maywood Public Library District in Maywood, IL is seeking a Youth Services Library Assistant to engage youth and families and support patrons with resources and programs.

You will assist with online resources, plan events, and promote library services while delivering friendly, equitable service.

This role requires a high school diploma, customer experience, and flexible hours including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of customer experience.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Supportive of the Library’s efforts to provide equitable service to its patrons.
• Ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment with people from all backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push a cart of books weighing roughly 100 pounds.
• Available to work mornings, evenings and weekends as schedule requires.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons with online resources and in-person materials/devices
• Assists with planning and implementing library events and programs under the supervision of the department managers
• Resolves or reports personnel issues and issues affecting the patron experience (facilities, technology, staffing, etc.)
• Participates in staff meetings
• Follows library procedures and policies
• Promotes library services and programs in the community
• Engages in professional development and continuous learning
• Stays current with trends related to technology, social media, news, and library services
• Acts as Shelver as needed
• Assists with other departments as needed
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Critical thinking

Independent work

Oral & written instructions

Spanish fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Job description

Maywood Public Library District in Maywood, IL is seeking a Youth Services Library Assistant to engage youth and families and support patrons with resources and programs.

You will assist with online resources, plan events, and promote library services while delivering friendly, equitable service.

This role requires a high school diploma, customer experience, and flexible hours including mornings, evenings and weekends.