Youth Services Associate

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Villa Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District in Villa Park, IL seeks a flexible Public Services Associate for Youth Services to provide friendly, technology-savvy service to patrons of all ages, with a focus on youth. The role involves planning and leading programs, assisting at service desks, and supporting reading initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and experience with children and families, plus strong bilingual or language skills for outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience with children and families; strong service orientation.
• Spanish or Urdu language skills encouraged for outreach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and conduct youth and family programs.
• Assist at service desks with reference questions and readers' advisory.
• Provide computer troubleshooting and tech support to patrons.

Skills

Customer service

Youth programming

Technology skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Library databases

Job description

The Villa Park Public Library seeks a flexible, energetic self-starter to be our new Public Services Associate for Youth Services. We are looking for a versatile, service-oriented person who is focused and organized. Our staff works collaboratively and enthusiastically to provide excellent and equitable service to patrons of all ages, especially youth. Strong technology skills are a must, as is the ability to provide assistance both one-on-one and in a group setting.

The job includes planning and conducting programs for youth and families, and working at our Service Desks. Typical desk duties are answering reference questions, readers’ advisory services, providing computer troubleshooting, and engaging with participants in reading incentive programs. Duties for programming consist of: planning, preparing for, and conducting youth and family programs, as well as handling registrations with patrons. Programs include story times for young children and families, Pokémon and LEGO® clubs, arts and crafts, and special events. Also required are circulation responsibilities such as: checking items in and out, and assisting patrons with library accounts and cards. Additional duties may involve creating and maintaining booklists and displays, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous work experience with children and families, in education, or in customer service with people of all ages. Those who speak Spanish or Urdu are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), sick leave, and vacation leave

Location

Hours

An average of 25 hours a week. The position requires the following shifts every week: 22 hours scheduled from Monday-Friday every week, subject to change with the needs of the library; one Saturday shift every fourth week from 9 am–5 pm; and one Sunday shift every fourth week from 12:45–5 pm during the months of September through April.