Youth Services Assistant

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Grove Public Library District is seeking a creative and reliable Youth Services Assistant to join our collaborative team. The role reports to the Youth Services Manager and includes weekday morning shifts with a Sunday rotation.

You will deliver primarily storytime and early childhood programming, and may also present school-age programs as needed. Responsibilities include front-line reference and reader’s advisory services, planning activities for children 0–11 and their caregivers, and

Qualifications

• Ability to create fun and compelling programs for children 0-11.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of children's literature and early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line reference and reader’s advisory services.
• Plan and present programming for children 0-11 and their caregivers.
• Participate in selection/collection development for children’s collections.
• Create displays and booklists to promote library materials.
• Participate in regular professional development/continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Storytime programming

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Technology literacy

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Sugar Grove Public Library District seeks a creative and reliable Youth Services Assistant to join our highly collaborative team. This position reports to the Youth Services Manager. Includes weekday morning shifts with a Sunday rotation. The Youth Services Assistant in this role delivers primarilystorytime andearly childhoodprogramming but may also presentschool-ageprograms as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provides excellent front-line reference and reader’s advisory services.
• Plans and presents programming for children ages 0-11 and their caregivers.
• Participates in selection/collection development for children’s collections as assigned.
• Creates displays and booklists to promote library materials.
• Participates in regular professional development/continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to create fun and compelling programs for children 0-11.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of popular children's literature and child development.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and willingness to learn new skills as needed.
• A collaborative attitude and commitment to great customer service.
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, LTA, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One or more years of customer service experience (public library experience preferred).
• Experience working with children ages 0-11 and their caregivers. Early childhood experience preferred.
• Spanish language skills a significant plus.

Schedule

Sunday: 2:00 – 6:00 PM (every other week)
Monday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (every other week when not working Sunday)
Saturday: OFF

Weekend (Sunday) rotation is required. Your schedule may change due to staffing, programs, or operational needs.

About Us

The Sugar Grove Public Library District serves 16,114 residents including the Village of Sugar Grove, Sugar Grove Township, and some residents in Montgomery, Aurora, North Aurora, and Elburn. We are located 50 miles west of Chicago, minutes from I-88. Our facility is 26,000 square feet and was built in 2009. The Library is a member of the SWAN consortium and shares resources with 100 other member libraries. The Library is open 63 hours a week: Monday – Thursday: 9am- 8pm, Friday: 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 2pm-6pm. Library district voters approved increased operational funding for the budget year beginning July 2024, and we are looking for staff to grow with us.

Sugar Grove Public Library District is committed to providing materials, services, and programs that represent a wide array of cultures and experiences so that all members of the community feel included and represented. Sugar Grove Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sugar Grove Public Library District prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location

Sugar Grove Public Library District, Kane County