Youth & Teen Services Assistant - Part Time
About The Position
The Tinley Park Public Library is seeking an energetic and creative individual to collaborate with its Youth & Teen Services department, which serves patrons from birth through grade 12 and their caregivers. The part-time role assists with reference and reader’s advisory at the public service desk, collection development, occasional planning and facilitation of programs for toddlers, preschool-aged children, and school-aged children, and general department duties. The position may also help present programs and create displays for teens. Experience, enthusiasm, and flexibility are needed to support the youth services team and meet the evolving needs of the community. The position serves the Tinley Park and Orland Hills communities, which have a combined population of more than 60,000 residents. The role requires excellent oral communication, written communication by email and online library chat, and strong computer and technology skills, including Apple and other mobile devices and Microsoft Office proficiency. The position works under the supervision of the Youth & Teen Services Manager. It is scheduled for 14 hours per week, with rotating monthly weekend hours. Pay range: $18.92–$20.10.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least two years of professional experience working with children; experience in a public library or educational environment is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required to drive library vehicles.
- Evening and weekend hours are required.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Ability to compose and respond to written communication via email and online library chat.
- Strong computer and technology skills, including familiarity with Apple and other mobile devices.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
- Experience, enthusiasm, and flexibility to support the youth services team and community needs.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience working with children in a public library or educational environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist patrons with reference and reader’s advisory at the public service desk.
- Contribute to collection development.
- Occasionally plan and facilitate programs for toddlers, preschool-aged children, and school-aged children.
- Perform general department duties as assigned.
- Help present programs and create displays for teens as requested.
- Communicate with patrons and colleagues orally, by email, and through online library chat.
Benefits
- Paid Leave for All Workers Time.
- Paid holidays if 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
