City of Elmhurst

Kid's Department Library Assistant


Pay$18.02 / hour
LocationElmhurst/Illinois
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 496
      LIBRARY ASSISTANT
      Kids’ Library, Part-time
      The Elmhurst Public Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and team-oriented Library Assistant to join our Kids’ Library. We pride ourselves on our spaces dedicated to early literacy development, sensory needs, and middle school kids. The Management Team prioritizes making all patrons and staff feel valued, respected, and inspired by recognizing that everyone has unique interests, talents, skills, and abilities.
      Essential Responsibilities:
      • Provides library services to children from birth through eighth grade and their adults
      • Helps children and adults discover amazing library materials and provides fun reading suggestions
      • Plans and presents storytimes and other programs, including middle-school-specific events
      • Keeps the library collection fresh by ordering new materials and retiring old ones
      • Promotes library collections, programs, and services by attending community events
      Qualifications:
      • High school diploma or GED
      • Strong public service skills
      • Ability to communicate effectively
      • Flexible at adapting to and using various technology platforms
      • At least one year experience working with children
      Hourly Rate & Schedule:
      • Hourly Rate: $18.02
      • Weekly Hours: 18
      • Schedule:
      Mondays 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays 3-9 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
      Participates in the weekend rotation. (Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday (1-5 p.m.).
      May work occasional Friday nights for programs
      Benefits:
      • Paid time off, Holiday pay, Employee Assistance Plan
      • Educational assistance, Professional development opportunities
      Open until filled
      Please Include in one merged PDF file a cover letter, resume, and three references (name, professional relation, email address.)
      Join our team and prepare to be amazed!

  • About the company

      The City of Elmhurst form of government was established by referendum in 1953. The referendum established Elmhurst's Council/City Manager form of government in a specific fashion wherein two Council members are elected in each ward of the city and wit...

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