Youth & Teen Services Assistant - Part Time

Tinley Park Public Library • Tinley Park, IL

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About The Position

The Tinley Park Public Library is seeking an energetic and creative individual to collaborate with its Youth & Teen Services department, which provides services to patrons from birth through grade 12 and their caregivers. This part-time position assists patrons with reference and reader’s advisory at the public service desk, supports collection development, and occasionally plans and facilitates programs for toddlers, preschool-aged children, and school-aged children. The role also includes general department duties and may involve presenting programs and creating displays for teens. Experience, enthusiasm, and flexibility are important in supporting the youth services team and responding to the evolving needs of the community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral communication and the ability to compose and respond to written communications through email and online library chat. Strong computer and technology skills, including familiarity with Apple and other mobile devices and proficiency with Microsoft Office, are also desired. The position works under the supervision of the Youth & Teen Services Manager. The library serves Tinley Park and Orland Hills, with a combined population of more than 60,000 residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience working with children, preferably in a public library or educational environment.
• Valid driver’s license required to drive library vehicles.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.
• Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to compose and respond to written communications via email and online library chat.

Nice To Haves

• Strong computer and technology skills, including Apple and other mobile devices.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Experience, enthusiasm, and flexibility in assisting a youth services team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with reference and reader’s advisory at the public service desk.
• Assist with collection development.
• Occasionally plan and facilitate programs for toddlers, preschool-aged children, and school-aged children.
• Perform general department duties as assigned.
• Provide support to the youth services team in meeting evolving community needs.
• Help present programs and create displays for teens when requested.
• Communicate with patrons through email and online library chat.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level