Kids' Library Assistant Job at Elmhurst in Oakland

Elmhurst Public Library enriches life in Elmhurst for all by providing opportunities to connect, create and explore. EPL’s culture aims to ensure staff feel welcomed, valued, and inspired by recognizing that everyone has unique interests, talents, skills and abilities. We offer development and professional learning opportunities.

Become part of a creative, artistic, and fun team!

A Typical Day Might Involve:

• Providing library services to children from birth through eighth grade and their adults
• Helping children and adults discover amazing library materials and providing fun reading suggestions
• Planning and presenting storytimes and other programs including scout visits and school field trips
• Keeping the library collection fresh by ordering new materials, retiring old ones, and creating booklists and displays
• Promoting library collections, programs, and services by attending community events
• Working with the middle school team to provide programming and services to middle schoolers in the library and at the schools

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong public service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Flexible at adapting to and using various technology platforms
• At least one year experience working with children

Weekly Hours: 18

Schedule:

Mondays 9 a.m. -5 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. -5 p.m., and Thursdays 5-9 p.m. Participates in the weekend rotation. Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. 1 out of 5 weekends

May work occasional Friday nights for programs or coverage

Hourly Rate: $17.95 – 22.44

• Paid time off, Holiday pay, Employee Assistance Plan
• Educational assistance, Professional development opportunities

Please Include in one merged PDF file a cover letter, resume, and three references (name, professional relation, email address.)

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