YS Library Assistant

Northbrook Public Library seeks a Youth Services Library Assistant

Schedule: 15 hours per week; one evening a week; one weekend a month

About the Position

We are seeking a creative and team-oriented Youth Services Assistant to join our Youth Services Department.

This position is responsible for:

• Providing reference and readers advisory at a busy service desk in Youth Services.
• Assisting, developing, and leading programming for children and teens.

The Youth Services Assistant is involved in the planning and maintenance of the department, including interactive play areas, displays, and the collections. Other duties include providing outreach and assisting with newsletters and calendars.   

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience working with children in a library or school setting. Applicants should have at least one year in customer service with strong public service skills, including knowledge of children and teen literature. Fluency using computers and technology is required.

We want to hear from you if you:

• fully embrace our core values of innovation, inclusion, life-long learning, customer-focus, and collaboration,
• possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• thrive in a collaborative environment across and within departments,
• are committed to highlighting diverse representation in the programming offered, books recommended, and resources provided
• have a positive outlook and focus on learning from failure,
• are flexible with change.

We are seeking a wide array of candidates that encompass varied identities and abilities and encourage those who have gained skills outside of traditional education to apply. The Northbrook Public Library is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging - so if you’re excited about this position but not sure if you meet all the criteria, we encourage you to still consider applying. You may have other experiences or skills that would still make you a great candidate. Experience working with children, birth through high school is required. Korean language skills are a plus. 

 Click on links to read the job description, the library's Service Standards and learn more about our award-winning library.

About the Library and Community 

We seek candidates who share our passion for serving the people of Northbrook. The Northbrook Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values every community member and works to be welcoming and respectful of people's different identities including race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion, ability, language, age, size, and more. 

The Village of Northbrook, IL has a resident population of 35,222. This highly regarded, civic-minded and well-resourced community is just 25 miles north of downtown Chicago. With excellent access to transportation, Northbrook has a vibrant business community and is headquarters to several Fortune 500 companies. Residents are attracted to the top-rated schools, access to many recreational opportunities, and its small-town charm.

This Library Journal Five Star library is a cornerstone of the community with strong public support and an operating budget of $8,600,000.  The collection includes over 250,000 physical items, with an annual circulation of over 900,000. 

Benefits

Benefits include paid personal and sick time, commuter benefits and participation in 457/Roth/IRA savings plans are available.

Applying

Apply by clicking on the blue tab "Apply for This Job" located at the top right corner on the jobs page. When using a Mac to apply, use a browser other than Safari. Communication with applicants is made via email through BambooHR, our Applicant Tracking System. Please add BambooHR to your list of acceptable addresses in your email to ensure you receive emails during the application process.

Remember to attach cover letter and resume. Both documents are required for candidate consideration. 

If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please let us know.

Open Until Filled

Salary : $21 - $23