Youth Services Specialist (Full-time, Temporary)

Youth Services Specialist (Full-time, Temporary)

Pay grade: 6 (Non-exempt)
Temporary position runs May 2026 through October 25, 2026

Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

• Tuesdays 9am-5pm
• Wednesdays 10am-6pm
• Thursdays 12-8pm
• Fridays 9am-5pm
• Saturdays 10am-6pm
• Off on Sundays and Mondays

Do you love reading and making sure children are valued, inspired members of the community? If so, Skokie Public Library is looking for you!

As a Youth Services Specialist, you’ll be part of a joyful, knowledgeable team that provides spaces, programs, materials, and access to knowledge for children and those who love them. You’ll provide welcoming, developmentally-appropriate customer service in the Kids Room spaces, support young people in reading and learning, and contribute to the library’s services for kids from birth through grade 5 and their caregivers.

What You’ll Do

• Provide friendly, responsive customer service to all library patrons

• Offer personalized reading recommendations to kids and families

• Answer basic informational questions and assist with library resources

• Create and support book lists, displays, reviews, and other advisory materials

• Help maintain safe and welcoming spaces and services for kids

• Help support independent learning activities and engagement with kids

• Collaborate with colleagues on programs, outreach, and special projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Some college coursework, an associate degree, or equivalent experience

• Experience providing direct customer service to youth and families

What You Bring

• Excellent communication and social skills

• Cultural awareness and the ability to serve a diverse community

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

• Broad knowledge of children’s literature and information sources

• Comfort with technology

• A flexible, creative mindset and a genuine love of public service

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience working in a public library

Working Conditions

This position involves both desk and active work, including standing, walking, lifting materials, and frequent computer use. Availability for days, evenings, and weekends may be required.

Skokie Public Library offers:

• An opportunity to work in a collaborative and compassionate environment alongside talented colleagues in service to a diverse, vibrant community

• A pay range for new hires in this position is $22.10 to $24 per hour. Offers are made within this range based on competencies, experience, and internal equity.

• Benefits: Insurance, Time off, Employee Assistance Program, Calm Subscription, Counslr, Transit Benefits

Read full job description here: Youth Services Specialist

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit https://skokielibrary.info/about/jobs/ and click on the link to access that application. In order to be considered, you must include a cover letter and resume along with your application. Position open until filled.