Part-Time Youth Services Specialist

Do you love working with kids and learning new things? Do you have a favorite Mo Willems character or can you sing "Baby Shark" in your sleep?  Can you give great graphic novel recommendations or is non-fiction your jam? Join us as a Youth Services Library Specialist at the New Lenox Public Library! We are looking for two (2) creative, friendly people to help complete our team. If you can wax poetic about the awesome work libraries do, love collaborating with others, and geek out over children's literature, we want to talk to you! 

How You’ll Contribute:

The Youth Services Specialist is responsible for:

• Interacting directly with the public and staff to provide friendly, high-quality customer service
• Staffing the Youth Services Reference Desk up to 75 percent of scheduled hours
• Providing reference and readers advisory services specializing in children’s literature and pop culture
• Participating in collection development by selecting and ordering new library materials as assigned
• Providing research assistance to patrons of all ages
• Presenting programming to children ages birth through eighth grade and their families
• Designing and providing engaging activities that help young people develop their creativity, interest, and talent
• Promoting and nurturing the habit of reading
• Places holds for patrons
• Attends library training and continuing education as needed
• Supports patrons’ use of library services
• Performing other duties as required

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, LTA Certificate, or one year equivalent experience
• Customer service experience
• Public library experience working with patrons of all ages preferred
• Familiarity with both fiction and non-fiction literature for youth collections
• Knowledge of digital services offered
• Enthusiasm to create a friendly, courteous, pleasant environment
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks and prioritizing workflows
• Passion to work with the public in a positive manner

**Working Conditions **

Work is performed in a typical library environment.  Must have valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance or have the ability to arrange own transportation between library and other locations as needed.

**What we offer: **

• Salary: $18.00 per hour

• 11 paid holidays

• 30 vacation hours annually

• 6 sick days

• Additional paid leave time accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 40 hours worked

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

These (2) part-time positions are scheduled for 12 hours per week (hours may vary within bi-weekly pay period) including Saturdays and evenings and 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. 

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the application and attach a cover letter and resume on our application portal.

Application Contact

Alissa Raschke-Janchenko, Youth Services Manager

Apply To

New Lenox Public Library 120 Veterans Parkway New Lenox, IL 60451