Youth Services Assistant (Part Time)

Do you love to inspire kids to read? Do bubbles make you dance? Does Storytime make you smile? The Youth Services department at Des Plaines Public Library is looking for two creative and organized individuals to join our team as part-time Library Assistants!

Des Plaines Public Library is a five-star library serving a diverse, active, and growing community.  We are seeking someone with experience working with children of all ages, knowledge of current children’s literature and trends, a friendly and generous approach to customer service, strong communication skills, and a desire to use their enthusiasm and imagination to bring something special to the team. Speaking Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, or Spanish is a plus.

Minimum qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree.

2. One year experience working with children. Library experience working

with children preferred.

3. Available to work evenings and weekends.

Or

1. Two years college.

2. Two years experience working with children. Library experience working

with children preferred.

3. Available to work evenings and weekends.

Hours

These are part-time, non-exempt, 15-hour positions:

Position 1 - Tuesday 4-9pm, Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 10:30am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm (every other weekend) 

Position 2 - Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 10:30am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm (every other weekend)

Salary

$19.00 per hour. This position includes paid time off.

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