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 serves patrons from birth through grade 12 and their caregivers. This part-time position assists patrons at the public service desk, supports collection development, and occasionally plans and facilitates programs for toddlers, preschool-aged children, and school-aged children. The assistant also performs general department duties and may help present programs and create displays for teens. The position requires experience, enthusiasm, flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to support the evolving needs of the community. The role 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.
• At least 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 by email and online library chat.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including familiarity with Apple and other mobile devices and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience, enthusiasm, and flexibility to assist the Youth & Teen Services team and meet community needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with reference and reader’s advisory at the public service desk.
• Support 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 others orally, by email, and through online library chat.
• Work under the supervision of the Youth & Teen Services Manager.

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