Employment Opportunity-Children’s Services Assistant

Blue Island Public Library is seeking a friendly, self-motivated individual to provide excellent customer service and Children’s Program assistance from the library’s busy Children’s Department. This position helps patrons locate materials, develops and implements Children’s programs, and contributes to outreach and collection development activities.

We are an equal opportunity Employer and strive to reflect our diverse community through our dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion. Complete job description available here

Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Helpful positive attitude

2 or more years of direct customer service experience, library experience preferred

Experience with or the desire to work with children and young adults

Bachelor’s Degree or LTA, MLS candidates encouraged to apply

Knowledge of Children’s literature a plus

Spanish language skills desired

$17.50 per hour doq

Send application materials to the attention of Jamie Hasty at employment@blueislandlibrary.org