KidSpace Desk Associate

Are you passionate about engaging young minds? Do you want to help create a welcoming environment for children to explore the joys of reading and learning? Join our team as a Library Associate where you’ll provide top-notch customer service and support our collections and spaces. This is an ideal position for a motivated, community-oriented individual with a knack for working with young children and their families.

Primary job duties include:

• Offers readers' advisory and reference services, referring complex inquiries to librarians.

• Guides children and caregivers in using our online catalog and digital resources.

• Assists with technology-related questions, library equipment, and explaining library policies.

• Supports children’s activities, programs, and events, including setup and clean-up.

• Maintains an inviting and organized environment within the KidSpace area.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A real “people person,” enthusiastic, caring, friendly, and empathetic.
• Someone who enjoys working with children in an energetic and highly active environment.
• A team player who thinks quickly on their feet as decisions need to be made.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Successful experience with young children in group settings.
• Spanish skills are a plus.

How to Apply

**Application Instructions → **Please review the job description and consider joining our team! Click here to download the Employment Application and save it as a pdf file. Please fill out the Application and submit it with a cover letter and resume to → [email protected].

Application Contact

Human Resources

[email protected]

Apply To

The Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL 60120

http://www.gailborden.info