Youth Services Assistant

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Itasca Community Library’s Youth Services Department seeks a friendly, creative part-time Youth Services Assistant to support our youth programs and reference desk.

Ideal candidate has a positive outlook, experience in a public library or customer service, and the ability to relate to children and caregivers.

Hours are 16 per week (Fridays 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., two evenings 4:30–9:00 p.m., and one weekend per month); salary $17.00–$18.25 per hour, DOQ; competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services and basic technology assistance at the Youth Desk.
• Assist with teen volunteers.
• Maintain the department's craft area.

Skills

Customer service

Public library experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Itasca Community Library’s Youth Services Department is looking for a friendly, creative part-time Youth Services Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a positive outlook, experience working in a public library, and demonstrate the ability to empathize and relate to the needs of all patrons, especially children and their caregivers.

Job duties for this position include, but are not limited to, providing reference services and basic technology assistance at the Youth Desk, assisting with teen volunteers, and maintaining the department's craft area.

Abachelor's degree and at least one year of customer service experienceis strongly preferred for this position.

Hours: 16 hours per week (Fridays 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and two evenings 4:30-9:00 p.m. and 1 weekend per month)

Salary: $17.00-18.25/HR DOQ A competitive benefit package is also provided.