Youth Services Specialist

Skokie Public Library • Skokie, IL

1d • $22 - $24

About The Position

Youth Services Specialist (part-time) Pay grade: 6 (Non-exempt) Schedule: 13.5 hours per week (Effective 5/31/2026, the weekly hours will increase to 15 hours.) Fridays: 1-9pm Sundays: 12-6pm Effective 5/31/2026, the scheduled times will change on Sunday to be 10am-6pm and require a 10am start time. The schedule will change to 15 hrs. a week. Do you love reading and making sure children are valued, inspired members of the community? If so, Skokie Public Library is looking for you! As a Youth Services Specialist , you’ll be part of a joyful, knowledgeable team that provides spaces, programs, materials, and access to knowledge for children and those who love them. You’ll provide welcoming, developmentally-appropriate customer service in the Kids Room spaces, support young people in reading and learning, and contribute to the library’s services for kids from birth through grade 5 and their caregivers.

Requirements

• Some college coursework, an associate degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience providing direct customer service to youth and families
• Excellent communication and social skills
• Cultural awareness and the ability to serve a diverse community
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Broad knowledge of children’s literature and information sources
• Comfort with technology
• A flexible, creative mindset and a genuine love of public service

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working in a public library

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, responsive customer service to all library patrons
• Offer personalized reading recommendations to kids and families
• Answer basic informational questions and assist with library resources
• Create and support book lists, displays, reviews, and other advisory materials
• Help maintain safe and welcoming spaces and services for kids
• Help support independent learning activities and engagement with kids
• Collaborate with colleagues on programs, outreach, and special projects

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Subscription
• Counslr
• Transit Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees