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Orland Park Public Library fosters a culture of inclusion that attracts, inspires and engages employees to achieve success. All applicants are guaranteed equal consideration for employment. Applications will be retained in active status for one year.
Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot respond to every request. If your skills and experience match the minimum qualifications for an open position, we may contact you for an interview. Individuals are considered applicants when they are invited to our library for an interview and have completed the Application for Employment.
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Positions Available:
Youth Services Assistant
Youth Services Department
Part-Time
Do you know how to turn paper plates into animals? Can you turn household ingredients into slime? Did you know that Elephant and Piggie have many books written about their adventures? Then this is your opportunity to join the Orland Park Public Library YS Team! OPPL has a thriving group of young patrons ready for your program or book recommendations!
We are seeking an innovative and service-oriented professional responsible for reference, readers’ advisory, and programming. We have a fantastically creative team and are looking for our newest member.
Responsibilities
- Provides reference and readers’ advisory service using print and electronic resources
- Develops and conducts programming such as storytimes, crafts, events, etc.
- Is regularly scheduled at the Youth Services public service desks serving birth to high school
Necessary Knowledge
- Possess knowledge of reference and readers’ advisory services
- Possess knowledge of children’s and teen literature
- Experience in current technology including Microsoft Windows, web browsing, Microsoft Office suite
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 1-year child-related experiences
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
Position is part-time at 15 – 18 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
Starting salary is $21.90 per hour.
Applicants for all positions are subject to a background check.
Applications are available at the Welcome Kiosk in the library and as a PDF.
Completed applications along with cover letter, resume, and three professional references must be received by Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 5 p.m and sent to hr@orlandparklibrary.org.
Please indicate Youth Services Assistant on application and subject line of email submissions.
Orland Park Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted December 12, 2024
Youth Services Assistant
Youth Services Department
Part-Time
We are seeking an innovative and service-oriented professional who is passionate about working with teens, knowledgeable about popular teen literature and media, and eager to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for young patrons. This part-time position gives the applicant an opportunity to work in a spacious library with a dedicated teen space that serves an extensive and diverse community which contains several junior highs and high schools.
Responsibilities
- Provides reference and readers’ advisory and recommends age appropriate books, media, and other resources tailored to the interest of teens and pre-teens
- Develops and conducts programming such as crafts, events, etc. preferably with a focus on teens (Grades 6-12)
- Stay informed about trends in teen culture, technology, and education
- Is regularly scheduled at the Youth Services public service desks
Necessary Knowledge
- Possess knowledge of children’s and teen literature
- Experience in current technology including Microsoft Windows, web browsing, Microsoft Office suite
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year child-related and/or teen-related experiences
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
- Access to transportation
Position is part-time at 15 – 18 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
Starting salary is $21.90 per hour.
Applicants for all positions are subject to a background check.
Applications are available at the Welcome Kiosk in the library and as a PDF.
Completed applications along with cover letter, resume, and three professional references must be received by Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 5 p.m and sent to hr@orlandparklibrary.org.
Please indicate Youth Services Assistant on application or subject line of email submissions.
Orland Park Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.