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YOUTH SERVICES ASSISTANT
(EARLY CHILDHOOD FOCUS)
Part Time (25 Hours Average / Week)
Non-Exempt
The Roselle Youth Services Department is looking for a passionate and proactive Youth Services Assistant to join our department on a part-time basis as we excitedly work toward the construction of a new facility, expected to be completed in 2027. Our department oversees our reference desk, programming, outreach, 3D printer services, departmental social media, and other tasks that keep us busy, and our preparation for a new building means we are experiencing a lot of ongoing change, making flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor a must!
Primary duties will involve creating outstanding events and experiences for our community by:
- Providing reference and readers’ advisory assistance on our service desk
- Creating displays
- Selecting for assigned collection areas
- Planning and presenting engaging programming for children from birth through sixth grade, with a focus on Early Childhood programming (0-6 years)
- Planning and presenting a quarterly All Ages program for children and their caregivers
- Planning and presenting a weekly Family Storytime (0-6 years)
- Overseeing the maintenance of the department’s coloring sheet station and PLA early literacy calendars
- Providing creative assistance on social media posts alongside select Youth Services peers to highlight departmental programs, services, and resources
In addition to departmental duties, this staff member will have the opportunity to participate in professional development.
The ideal candidate will:
- Engage well with others
- Be a dependable and organized self-starter
- Have strong project and time management skills
- Have an enthusiastic attitude
- Exercise good judgment
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of one year of paid or voluntary experience working directly with children and families
Preferred
- LTA or other relevant Associate’s degree
This position requires availability for daytime, evening, and weekend hours and the flexibility to adapt the schedule according to the needs of the department.
The schedule will operate on a rolling four-week basis, with one regular evening every week and one Saturday / Sunday weekend shift every four weeks.
Week 1: Monday, 1-9pm; Tuesday, 9am-5pm; Wednesday,9am-5pm
Week 2: Monday, 1-9pm; Tuesday, 9am-5pm; Wednesday,9am-5pm
Week 3: Monday, 1-9pm; Tuesday, 9am-2:30pm; Wednesday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm
Week 4: Sunday, 12:30-5pm; Monday, 1-9pm; Tuesday, 9am-5pm; Wednesday, 1-9pm
Salary
Compensation ranging from $17.00 to $21.20 per hour, depending on qualifications and in accordance with internal equity.
Benefits
After a short waiting period, benefits include vacation, sick, paid holidays, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
How to Apply
Please submit a completed application, resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of (3) three professional references – saved as PDF files - to the attention of:
Karen Delgadillo, Business & Operations Manager
Roselle Public Library District
40 South Park Street
Roselle, IL 60172
jobs@rosellepld.org
Employment Applications are accepted year-round and are kept on file for up to six (6) months. Applications can be submitted at the front desk or by email.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Roselle Public Library District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. The Library complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons needing accommodations in the application or interview process should notify the Business Office Manager. Nothing on this site constitutes a promise or offer of employment.