Youth Services Assistant

Part Time

• This position is part-time and will follow a set schedule: 34 hours every two weeks, approximately 17 hours per week.
• The schedule you will work will include Monday evenings, Tuesday and Friday daytime hours, and a weekend (Saturday/Sunday) once every four weeks.

Salary: $21.81 - $27.26/hr DOQ. $27.26/hr is the midpoint of the salary range and reserved for candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications and have significant, direct experience.

Position Details:

The Addison Public Library is seeking a customer-focused Youth Services Assistant to help connect patrons with their interests and information needs. Along with providing an exceptional patron experience at the Youth Services desk, you will have the opportunity to provide programming support and assist with promotions and outreach. The Library is currently finalizing a building project and our newly renovated Youth Services department will include a new and dynamic play area as well as plenty of opportunities to interact and connect with patrons.

We are looking for someone with:

• A positive attitude.
• Passion for working with the public and connecting them to resources.
• Effective, enthusiastic, and respectful communication.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Knowledge of children’s literature and child development.
• Excellent customer service skills with two years of experience.

What we offer:

• Generous accrued paid time off, including three weeks of vacation annually, two weeks of sick leave, and eight weeks of paid parental leave
• Encouragement for professional growth, including tuition reimbursement
• A diverse community that actively uses and supports its public library
• An organizational culture that embraces change and supports trying new ideas

Qualifications:

• LTA or bachelor’s degree preferred; directly related experience and/or enrollment in higher education may be considered in place of the degree requirement.
• Two years of customer service experience is required.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are bilingual English and proficient in English and Polish, Spanish or any of the other languages spoken by patrons we are happy to serve.

Our community is diverse, and your co-workers are too, so being comfortable engaging with a wide variety of ages, cultures, and abilities is essential.

Please review the complete job description for more details.

Dedicated to fostering lifelong learning and literacy, the Addison Public Library provides opportunities to explore, create, and connect. We value cultural inclusiveness, respect, and diversity of thought; intellectual freedom; ethical and effective stewardship of resources; and engagement with community members.