Youth Services Coordinator

Library Clerk II – Youth Services Coordinator

Schedule: 38 Hours/week: Tuesday 2pm-8pm, Wednesday & Thursday 12pm-8pm, Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm.
Salary: $14.00–$15.00 /hour dependent on qualifications. Benefits include: IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, health insurance options, vacation and sick pay.

Position Description: This position is responsible for the development, planning, and presentation of all children and teen programs; coordinating both the winter and summer reading programs; creating outreach opportunities in local schools and daycares, selecting and maintaining the children and teen collections; and, assisting in the pre-processing of library materials. Applicant must be energetic, creative, and self-motivated. Excellent organizational skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively are also necessary. Must be able to flex schedule to meet job responsibilities. Event planning and customer service experience, in a library setting, preferred.

Please submit cover letter and resume via email by Midnight, September 10th. Position will remain open until filled.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Participate in all responsibilities associated with the Library Clerk position.
• Select and pre-process all new print material for the children’s and teen collections including print materials, e-materials, audiobooks, Wonderbooks, Leap Pads, and Spanish children/teen books.
• Prepare, plan, schedule and present, if needed, children and teen programming.
• Plan the juvenile and teen Summer Reading Program and coordinate with other staff as necessary, soliciting prizes and coordinating appropriate programs.
• Work with the support of the Assistant Director to publicize events.
• Decorate and prepare display cabinet in a timely manner to promote children and teen programming.
• Create and maintain good working relationships with the schools served by the Library.
• Coordinate library presence in community events – Halloween Trunk ‘n’ Treat (Library sponsored), Moonlight Parade, Christmas in Silvis – with Library Adult Coordinator, Assistant Director, Library Director and/or Friends group.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to work with children/teens and an understanding of their interests and capabilities

2. Imaginative, creative, energetic, and self-motivated

3. Ability to work independently, possess good planning skills

4. Be familiar with library resources for youth

5. Knowledge of basic computer operations and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn automated circulation system

6. Knowledge of eBook readers

7. Basic research skills, ability to navigate and search the internet

8. Understanding of library shelving system, Dewey Decimal System

9. Ability to lift 20 pounds, push a cart of books, bend and stoop

10. Good communication skills, ability to answer questions effectively

11. Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

12. Ability to use general office equipment

Experience:

1. Child development classes and/or experience working with children in childcare or education

2. Experience working with teens and young adults

3. Some clerical work experience, use of computers

4. Customer service experience, preferably in a library setting

5. Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our employees as safe as possible we have installed plastic barriers at the circulation counter and require masks for staff and patrons.

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No