Youth & Teen Services Assistant - Part Time

Tinley Park Library; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave for All Workers Time

Paid holidays if the holiday falls on/

Employee Assistance Program

457(b) plan

Job summary

The Tinley Park Public Library is seeking an energetic and creative Youth & Teen Services Assistant to collaborate with the Youth & Teen Services team. The role includes assisting patrons with reference and reader’s advisory, collection development, and occasional planning and facilitation of programming for children and teens.

Strong computer skills and comfort with Apple devices and Microsoft Office are valued.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience working with children (public library or educational setting preferred).
• Excellent oral communication and written communication via email/chat.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with reference and reader’s advisory at the public service desk.
• Support collection development and routine department duties.
• Plan and facilitate programming for toddlers to school‑aged children; create displays when needed.

Skills

Children experience

Oral communication

Evening/weekend availability

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Youth & Teen Services Assistant – Part Time

Tinley Park Public Library

Job Description: The Tinley Park Public Library is seeking an energetic and creative individual to collaborate with our dedicated department which provides services to library patrons from birth through grade 12 and their caregivers. The primary responsibilities of this part-time position are assisting patrons with reference and reader’sadvisory at the public service desk, collection development, and occasional planning and facilitation of programming for toddlers, preschool-aged children, and school-aged children, and general department duties as assigned. Experience, enthusiasm, and flexibility are necessary for assisting the youth services team and fulfilling the evolving needs of the community. Help may be requested in presenting programs and creating displays for teens.

Works under the supervision of the Youth & Teen Services Manager. The Tinley Park Public Library serves both the communities of Tinley Park and Orland Hills with a combined population over 60,000 residents. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent oral communication as well as the ability to compose and respond to written communication via email and online library chat. Ideal candidates will also possess strong computer and technology skills including Apple and other mobile devices and proficiency in using Microsoft Office.

Job Hours: Part-time position (14 hours per week, plus rotating monthly weekend hours) with working hours as follows:
Monday 5:00 pm– 9:00 pm

Tuesday 4:00 pm - 9:0 pm

Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly weekend rotation one Saturday 9:00 am–5 pm and one Sunday 11:45 am–5 pm

Benefits: This position is eligible for:

• Paid Leave for All Workers Time
• Paid holidays if the holiday falls on a regularly scheduled workday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits: 457(b) plan, Access to Oak Lawn Credit Union services, Legal Shield and ID Shield protection, and Aflac insurance plans

Requirements: Review the following qualifications and apply if you meet all:

• Minimum of two years’ professional experience working with children, preferably in a public library or educational environment
• Valid driver’s license required to drive library vehicle(s)
• Evening and weekend hours required.

Applications accepted until November 4, 2026.