Outreach Summer Assistant (Temporary)

Be part of Mount Prospect Public Library's fun and energetic Youth team this summer by providing storytimes at local child care centers, summer schools, and other outreach venues. You will engage with the community while getting children excited about reading. This position is a great opportunity for those interested in gaining public library or early childhood experience. 

**SCHEDULE: **

• This is temporary position for approximately 10 weeks, starting the week of May 26 through the week of July 28 (we can be flexible on the start week).

• The position is 12 hours per week with an ideal schedule of Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9am to 1pm. 

BENEFITS: Our temporary staff are eligible for paid time off. 

PURPOSE: The Youth Summer Outreach Assistant works with an energetic, creative, and collaborative team dedicated to providing high quality services to children from birth through 6th grade and their parents, teachers, and caregivers. The Summer Outreach Assistant presents storytimes at childcare centers, summer schools, and other community locations; assists with in-house programming; and staffs the summer reading desk.  

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma preferred. Experience with or receiving educational training for children ages 3-8 required.  

View the full job posting online at mppl.org/employment