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Job description
The New Lenox Public Library is looking for a friendly, collaborative, and enthusiastic self-starter to join our Library team. This part-time Youth Services Specialist role will provide service to children and their families, caregivers, and educators through reference interactions, readers' advisory, programming, and more. If you love working with kids and learning new things, sing "Baby Shark" in your sleep, and enjoy giving great book recommendations to get kids excited about reading, this position is for you!
QUALIFICATIONS
Associates degree from accredited institution or LTA certificate or relevant experience
Public library experience working with patrons of all ages preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Strong organizational skills
Familiarity with both fiction and non-fiction literature for youth
Knowledge of digital services offered
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Interacts directly with the public and staff to provide friendly, high-quality customer service
Public service desk time accounts for approximately 50 percent of scheduled hours
Provides reference and readers advisory services specializing in children's literature and pop culture while promoting media literacy
Participates in collection development, maintenance, and displays per manager guidance
Presents programming to children ages birth through eighth grade and their families
Attends outreach events as needed
Organizes and maintains the department's supplies and storage closets and re-orders materials as needed
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Ensures that library spaces are a clean, safe, and welcoming space for all patrons
Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and ability to work independently to achieve personal, department, library focused goals
Comfortable with technology, which may include e-readers, ILS systems, databases, Canva and Google/Microsoft Suites
Supports Library-wide initiatives, programming and outreach
Participates in continuing education and training, including bi-annual Staff Days
Maintains an atmosphere conducive to connecting, creating, and exploring
Supports onboarding experience for new staff members
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Staff and Patrons
Keeps up to date with best practices by researching and attending workshops, trainings and relevant Continued Education opportunities
Displays high level of confidentiality in regards to sensitive information
Cross trains in all departments of the Library to serve as a backup for Library Staff
Access to transportation and ability to travel
Performs other duties as assigned
WHAT WE OFFER Salary Range: $18.64 - $19.80 per hour
Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Additional paid leave time accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 40 hours worked
Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Tuition assistance program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This part-time, non-exempt position is scheduled for 20 hours per week and includes the preferred schedule:
Tuesday 2:30 -8
Wednesday 2:30-8
Thursday 2:30 -8
Every other Saturday 9-4
The selected candidate will report to the Youth Services Manager.
The New Lenox Public Library District enhances the quality of life in our community by fostering lifelong discovery, education, and opportunity. The library serves a population of approximately 41,000 residents. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Worksite address
new lenox, IL, 60451, US
Who can apply
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