Youth Services Desk Assistant — Part-Time, Kid-Focused & Engaging

Algonquin Area Public Library; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

optional dental insurance

participation in Illinois MunicipalRet

Job summary

Algonquin Area Public Library District in Algonquin, IL is seeking a friendly Youth Services assistant for part-time, hourly work. You will support children and families with reader guidance, homework help, and access to online resources, while assisting with early literacy, technology, and crafts.

The role requires strong customer service, computer skills, and an eagerness to learn new technologies. Work includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends with a focus on community engagement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or LTA.
• Experience in customer service or library positions preferred.
• Interest in serving children and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide reader guidance and homework help for children and caregivers.
• Answer chat and online material requests.
• Assist with early literacy, technology, displays, and programming projects.
• Help create preschool crafts.
• Assist patrons with self-checkout and basic computer assistance.

Skills

Customer service

Reader guidance

Technology assistance

Homework help

Education

Bachelor’s degree or LTA

Job description

Algonquin Area Public Library District in Algonquin, IL is seeking a friendly Youth Services assistant for part-time, hourly work. You will support children and families with reader guidance, homework help, and access to online resources, while assisting with early literacy, technology, and crafts.

The role requires strong customer service, computer skills, and an eagerness to learn new technologies. Work includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends with a focus on community engagement and