Youth Services Associate

Illinois; Western Springs, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Illinois Library seeks a part-time Youth Services Associate to energize young minds and families. You’ll plan storytimes, assist with tech, and craft displays that invite exploration. This role emphasizes empathy, creativity, and teamwork with librarians and the Head of Youth Services.

The position requires evenings/weekends, with 18 hours per week and a pay rate of $19.50 per hour. Join us to spark curiosity and foster community in our library.

Qualifications

• Two years of college completed.
• One year of experience working with children.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and host Preschool storytimes, afterschool programs, and the Summer Library Challenge.
• Greet families and help them navigate our tech and self-checks.
• Design eye-catching and creative displays for our shelves.
• Keep the collection organized and shelf-perfect for easy finds.
• Collaborate with the Head of Youth Services on special projects and collection updates.

Skills

Kid-Centric

Tech-Savvy

Calm Under Pressure

Organized & Detail-Oriented

Optimism

Education

Two years of college completed

Tools

PCs & Hardware

Job description

Join our Team: Youth Services Associate (Part-Time)

Do you have a passion for inspiring young minds? Do you believe that a library is more than just books—it’s a place for adventure, discovery, and community? If you’re high-energy, creative, and love working with kids and families, we want to meet you!

Why You’ll Love This Role

As our Youth Services Associate, you aren’t just staff—you’re a Spark of Inspiration for every child who walks through our doors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create Magic: Plan and host Preschool storytimes, afterschool programs, and our legendary Summer Library Challenge


• Be the Friendly Face: Greet families with a smile, help them navigate our tech (like self-checks and literacy computers), and make everyone feel at home.


• Show Your Style: Design eye-catching and creative displays that make our books jump off the shelves.


• Keep Things Smooth: Help us keep our collection organized and \"shelf-perfect\" so the next great story is easy to find.


• Collaborate & Grow: Work closely with the Head of Youth Services and our talented librarians on exciting special projects and collection updates.

What You Bring to the Team

• Kid-Centric Heart: You truly empathize with children and their caregivers, making their library visit the highlight of their day.


• Tech-Savvy & Trend-Aware: You’re comfortable with PCs and hardware, and you’ve got your finger on the pulse of what’s trending in pop culture.


• Cool Under Pressure: You handle busy days with a calm, tactful, and \"can-do\" attitude.


• Energy & Detail: You’re organized, detail-oriented, and ready to stay active—whether you’re bending, reaching, or zooming a loaded book cart across the floor!


• Optimism: Don’t worry if you don’t meet every single qualification, we’d still like to hear from you.

The Essentials

• At least two years of college completed.


• One year of experience working with children (and a genuine love for it!).


• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends (that’s when the party really starts!).


• Reliable transportation.

The payrate is $19.50 per hour. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick time.

Hours

This position is 18 hours per week and requires nights and weekends.