Youth Services Library Assistant

Youth Services Library Assistant

Type of Job: Part Time

Deadline: Open until filled

Location: Huntley Area Public Library District, McHenry County

Hours:

15-20 hours per week. 
Must be able to work regular weekdays, evenings, and weekends, as well as school holidays.

Salary: $15 - $20 per hour DOQ

Description:

Provides a wide range of traditional and digital reference and readers’ advisory services to patrons of all ages and assists with programs and services for children and families.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Provides reference, readers’ advisory, program registration, and information services at the Youth Services Information Desk.
• Plans, presents, or assists programs and services for children, including story times, craft programs, reading programs, and off-site invitations as a member of the youth services team.
• Assists with clerical projects as needed.
• May supervise volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development combined with age-appropriate readers’ advisory services.
• Ability to create well-planned programs and activities for youth.
• Strong customer services orientation.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with the public and staff. Capacity to communicate effectively on the telephone. Ability to speak effectively in front of groups.
• Ability to type, maintain files, operate computers and other library machines and equipment.
• Ability to return and retrieve books and other library materials to shelves or other designated places.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represent the physical and environmental demands of this position: this position requires approximately equal amounts of time spent standing, walking, and sitting. Lifting, pushing/pulling, and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds is sometimes required. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and bending are sometimes required. Repetitive movements of the hands and arms are sometimes required. Audio, visual, and verbal functions are essential to performing this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires some college or three years of related experience working with children, plus knowledge of children’s literature. Coursework in education, children’s literature, child development, or library science preferred. Some public service experience is highly desirable. Must be able to work regular weekdays, evenings, and weekends, as well as school holidays. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with relevant references to resume@huntleylibrary.org.  The library will conduct a background check for the successful candidate.

                The Huntley Area Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.