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 library 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 position also performs general department duties as assigned. Help may be requested in presenting programs and creating displays for teens. 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. Successful candidates 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 sought. This is a part-time position of 12 hours per week, plus a rotating monthly weekend schedule. Regular hours are Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The monthly weekend rotation includes one Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and one Sunday from 11:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The pay range is $18.92–$20.10. Applications are accepted until November 4, 2026.
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.
- Availability for required evening and weekend hours.
- Excellent oral communication skills and ability to compose and respond to written communications via email and online library chat.
- Strong computer and technology skills, including Apple and other mobile devices, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience, enthusiasm, and flexibility to assist the youth services team and meet the evolving needs of the community.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience working with children in a public library or educational environment.
- Strong computer and technology skills, including Apple and other mobile devices, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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.
- Assist with presenting programs and creating displays for teens when requested.
- Compose and respond to written communications 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
