Children's Library Associate II

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

2d•$51,007 - $61,459•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Library Associate II supports Enoch Pratt Free Library branches across Baltimore City by providing information services, leading programs, and helping ensure equitable access to library resources. The role combines literacy, technology, and community engagement. It reports to the Branch Manager and receives support and guidance from the Neighborhood Library Services (NLS) team, with ongoing professional development. This is an on-site position based at a branch location to be determined, with possible assignments at other branches. Day, evening, and Saturday availability is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Two years of library, education, or customer service experience.
Experience using library systems and online databases.
One year of experience with Microsoft Office.
Complete Library Associate Training Institute (LATI) certification within the first year of employment.
Strong communication and customer service skills, especially with youth and families.
Ability to plan inclusive, age-appropriate programs using traditional and digital tools.
Understanding of urban community needs and barriers to access.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and integrated library systems (ILS).
Authorize the release of information and successfully complete a criminal conviction check if under final consideration for appointment.
Availability for day, evening, and Saturday work.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing; recurring bending, crouching, and reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.

Nice To Haves

Experience in youth services, literacy programming, or children’s literature.
Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, or another foreign language.
Multicultural experience.
Experience with community outreach or community development.
Public library experience.
Experience with early literacy, child development, and youth reading interests.

Responsibilities

Provide welcoming, knowledgeable reference and readers’ advisory services to customers of all ages.
Plan and lead programs such as story times, book talks, school visits, and technology-based learning activities.
Assist customers with public computers, the catalog, electronic resources, and library databases to support digital literacy.
Contribute to collection maintenance by tracking usage trends and weeding materials.
Keep current on literature and educational trends through professional development, meetings, and committees.