Youth Services Associate

Joliet Public Library; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

The Joliet Public Library is seeking a Youth Services Associate to deliver high-energy customer service and engaging programs at our renovated Ottawa Street location. The role supports kids from birth through high school and involves outreach at family reading nights and local festivals.

We’re looking for someone who loves working with children, works well in a diverse community, and can connect with families. Part-time schedule includes daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Hourly pay: $22 per hour.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Library Technical Assistant certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with families and children of all ages.
• Spanish-speaking ability is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive customer service and exciting programming at the Ottawa Street location.
• Participate in outreach events like family reading nights and neighborhood festivals.
• Support programs for kids from birth through high school and engage the community.

Skills

Customer service

Families & children experience

Spanish-speaking ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Library Tech cert

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

The Joliet Public Library is looking for an innovative Youth Services Associate to provide positive customer service and exciting programming at the renovated Ottawa Street location. Joliet is an economically and ethnically diverse community of 150,000 residents encompassing four school districts, a mix of urban and suburban environments, and a large Spanish-speaking population. The downtown building is in the heart of the City and is a hub for children and teens looking for activities, enrichment, and access to resources. All Youth Services staff members participate in outreach events like family reading nights and neighborhood festivals. The Department runs activities for kids from birth through high school, and it needs someone who loves working with grade school students. Every day at the Joliet Public Library you will see the impact that you have on our community and for the people who need us most.

Qualifications

$22 an hour

Bachelor’s Degree or Library Technical Assistant certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with families and children of all ages

Spanish-speaking ability is highly preferred

Benefits

This is an IMRF position of 24 hours a week, with paid time-off and holidays. A mix of daytime, evenings, and weekends are required.

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Position Youth Services Associate

Hiring Manager(s) Laura Yanchick, Therese Purcell

Location OSB

About the Organization

Since first opening our doors in 1876, the Joliet Public Library has offered many resources to the citizens of Joliet.

We invite you to visit both of our physical locations where we bring together the resources, services, and expertise to inspire Joliet residents of all ages to. READ ~ EXPLORE ~ ASK ~ DISCOVER

READ, listen, and view thousands of items including books, music, and movies in a variety of formats convenient to you.

EXPLORE state-of-the-art technologies, the hottest bestsellers, new film releases, and more than 2,000 programs offered each year.

ASK questions and seek the assistance of our knowledgeable staff in locating reputable information in the catalog, from a database, or on the Internet.

DISCOVER new ideas, research history, become acquainted with other cultures, and locate the factual information needed to make informed decisions.

This position is currently accepting applications.