City of Elmhurst

Kids' Library Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationElmhurst/Illinois
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 478
      LIBRARY ASSISTANT
      Kids’ Library, Part-time
      Elmhurst Public Library enriches life in Elmhurst for all by providing opportunities to connect, create, and explore. EPL’s Management Team prioritizes making all patrons and staff feel valued, respected, and inspired by recognizing that everyone has unique interests, talents, skills and abilities.
      The Elmhurst Public Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and team-oriented Library Assistant to join our Kids’ Library. This position will work closely with the Middle School Coordinator to plan and present activities for sixth through eighth graders.
      Essential Responsibilities:
      • Provides library services to children from birth through eighth grade and their caregivers.
      • Provides reference, reader’s advisory, and technology assistance to the public
      • Plans and presents storytimes and programs for children from birth through eighth grade
      • Works with the Middle School Coordinator to plan programs, displays, and school visits
      • Maintains selected areas of the collection
      • Assists with community outreach to promote library collections, programs, and services
      Qualifications:
      • Education-related Associate degree, LTA, or equivalent experience working with children
      • Strong public service skills
      • Ability to communicate effectively
      • Flexible at adapting to and using various technology
      Hourly Rate & Schedule:
      • Hourly Rate: $18.02
      • Weekly Hours: 16
      • Schedule:
      Mondays 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays & 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.)
      Occasional Friday nights for programs.
      Benefits:
      • Paid time off, Holiday pay, Employee Assistance Plan
      • Educational assistance, 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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