Youth & Teen Library Programs Associate II

Illinois; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Personal days

Holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Palatine Library District is seeking a friendly Library Associate II in the Youth and Teen Services Department to plan, host, and implement story-times and programs for birth through elementary school. You will provide reader's advisory services to members of all ages and assist in displays and community promotion.

Two years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree is preferred; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level coursework or an Associate's Degree is preferred.
• One year of related experience in library or similar setting.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish or another district language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides front-line interactions with patrons and offers reference and readers advisory assistance in person, by phone, or electronically.
• Instructs patrons in the use of library resources and technology.
• Participates in planning and hosting staff-led programs, paid programs, special events, and outreach events.
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and selecting diverse materials and displays.

Skills

Reader's advisory

Customer service

Spanish language

Education

Two years college coursework

Associate's Degree

LTA certificate

Job description

Palatine Library District is seeking a friendly Library Associate II in the Youth and Teen Services Department to plan, host, and implement story-times and programs for birth through elementary school. You will provide reader's advisory services to members of all ages and assist in displays and community promotion.

Two years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree is preferred; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.