Youth Programs Specialist – Creative Kids Outreach

Illinois; Hampshire Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District in Hampshire, Illinois, seeks a creative, energetic individual to serve birth through elementary school students with innovative programs and outreach. The role involves planning, promoting, and implementing youth programs and assisting at the service desk with library technology and services.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in youth services, and may have a background in video recording/editing.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in Youth Services preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree or LTA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, and implement programs for children birth through elementary school.
• Create displays and passive programming in the Youth Services Department.
• Maintain records for Youth Services including programming numbers, budgeting and supply inventory.
• Create promotional materials and maintain an online registration calendar.
• Develop and maintain community relations with local schools, groups, and park district.
• Work at the public service desk assisting with library technology and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Video editing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or LTA

Tools

Video recording tools

Job description

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District in Hampshire, Illinois, is looking for a creative, motivated, energetic and tech savvy individual with a passion for working with children of all ages, focusing on birth through older elementary school students. The ideal candidate will provide innovative programs and outreach to the community.

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, and implement programs for children from birth through elementary school. Assist with planning and execution of department and library-wide programs.
• Create displays and passive programing within the Youth Services Department.
• Assist in maintaining records for the Youth Services Department including programming numbers, budgeting and supply inventory.
• Create program specific promotional materials and maintain an online registration calendar.
• Develop and maintain community relations with local organizations including schools, community groups and the local park district.
• Regularly work at the public service desk, including assistance with library technology and services.
  Attend appropriate local, regional, state and national meetings and conferences.
• Be familiar with all library policies and procedures and able to make decisions in accordance with them.
• Act as Person in Charge (PIC) in absence of Management Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or LTA preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in Youth Services preferred but not required.
• Successful experience with young children in a group setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of video recording and editing preferred but not required.

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, health insurance, supplemental insurance available for purchase, life insurance, and accruable PTO.

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

First interview consideration given to applications received by Friday, September 25th, 2026, 5:00 PM.

Submit an EJMPLD application found at www.ellajohnsonlibrary.org → About Us → Career Opportunities along with a cover letter and resume to: Heather Swanson, Youth Services Manager, PO Box 429, Hampshire, IL 60140 or email to [e-mail] with subject line: Youth Services Programmer. No Phone calls, please.

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
109 South State Street
PO Box 429
Hampshire , IL 60140

Location

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District, Kane County

Hours

37.5-hour work week; including day and evening hours, weekends required.