ILLINOIS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is hiring: Children's Services Associate | Woodridg

Children's Services Associate | Woodridge Public Library

Posted on Jan 29, 2025

Job Summary

Provides friendly, high quality customer service to children, families and caregivers. Actively promotes library resources, programs and services in the community, encourages literacy and a love of learning for all ages.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Works the public service desk, providing reference and readers’ advisory assistance to children, tweens and their caregivers
• Participates in planning and presentation of programs for children
• Assists in creating and executing timely and well-rounded material displays for Children’s department
• Assists patrons accessing/using library computers, web-based email, printers, scanners, microfilm readers, copiers, and other equipment
• Assists patrons using digital library services, such as borrowing e-books or streaming a movie
• Performs outreach to local schools and community organizations
• Assists with collection management

Working Conditions

• This job operates in a professional office environment in a building with standard temperature levels. The noise level is usually moderate but can change depending on specific programming. This role uses standard office equipment.
• While performing the duties the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or LTA certificate
• One year’s previous experience working with children, families and caregivers, preferably in a public library setting
• Proficiency in standard computer software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google products, etc. Knowledge of automated library systems desired
• Willing to work a flexible schedule of days, evenings and weekends

Salary and Benefit Information: This is a part-time (24 hours per week) position. The hourly pay range is $23.62 - $35.44, DOQ and internal pay equity practices. This part-time position does not include health benefits, however all employees are eligible for our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits included are: PTO, sick, vacation and paid holidays, along with required participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF pension).

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Location

Woodridge Public Library
3 Plaza Drive
Woodridge, IL 60517
United States

How to apply

To apply: Please complete an on-line application at woodridgelibrary.org and provide a current resume. A full job description is located on the website.