Youth Services Assistant

Join Our Team as a Youth Services Assistant!

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds, fostering creativity, and creating a welcoming environment for families in our community? The Eldredge Public Library is seeking a dynamic and creative Youth Services Assistant to join our Children’s and Young Adult Services team. If you’re enthusiastic about working with youth and have a flair for fun, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us The Eldredge Public Library is more than a place to borrow books—we are a hub of community connection, creativity, and learning. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, supportive, and dedicated to serving the needs of children, teens, and their families in Chatham and beyond.

What You’ll Do ●     Build relationships with children, teens, and families, creating a safe and inclusive space for exploration and growth.

●     Develop and support engaging programs that spark imagination and inspire a love of learning.

●     Circulate and maintain a high-quality, diverse collection of books, resources, and materials for ages birth to 18.

●     Collaborate with schools and community organizations to extend the library’s reach.

●     Maintain a vibrant and inviting library environment, including holiday and event-themed decorations.

●     Support parents and caregivers by providing helpful resources and guidance.

What We’re Looking For ●     A Positive Presence: Someone who brings warmth, energy, and enthusiasm to their interactions with patrons and colleagues.

●     Empathy and Inclusivity: A person who values diversity and fosters a non-judgmental, welcoming space for all.

●     Creativity: An imaginative thinker who can design engaging programs and bring innovative ideas for our library community.

●     Strong Communication Skills: Someone who can inspire young readers and work collaboratively with caregivers, schools, and community partners.

●     Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using and troubleshooting technology to enhance library services.

Qualifications

●     A Bachelor’s Degree and at least three years of experience working with youth (or equivalent education/experience).

●     Knowledge of child and teen developmental stages and a passion for literacy.

●     Physical ability to lift items/equipment, shelve materials, and work on your feet for extended periods.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary Range$23.29 - $29.85  / hour

Closing Date

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring your creativity, compassion, and enthusiasm to our Youth Services team, we can’t wait to meet you! Apply today and help us make a difference in our community.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume to Amy Andreasson, Director, Eldredge Public Library, Chatham, MA 02633 or [email protected]

Employee understanding and involvement are essential to the implementation of sustainability. The Board of Trustees encourages all staff to be proactive and apply sustainable thinking and strategies in the areas of their facilities, operations, policy, technology, programming and partnerships in support of Eldredge Public Library's Sustainability Policy.  All employees are expected to consider sustainability in their daily decisions and practices.

The Eldredge Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting equal opportunity in the areas of recruitment, employment, training, development, and promotion.  The Library’s employment practices are without regard to race, color, religion, gender or sexual identification, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, political affiliation, genetic information, pregnancy, and all other categories protected by Federal, State and local anti-discrimination laws.

In addition, in keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the religious discrimination provisions of Federal and State laws, the Library will make appropriate accommodations for employees with qualified disabilities or religious needs whenever possible.