Youth Services Library Associate 2

Helen Plum Library seeks an enthusiastic and community-minded Youth Services Library Associate 2. The ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy interacting with children, families, their caregivers and educators in the Library and at outreach events
• Have experience leading youth library services and programs, specifically for elementary aged students 
• Have experience recommending books and other Library resources to youth, their families, caregivers, and educators
• Provide excellent public library service
• Communicate authentically, transparently, and clearly

Please refer to the Job Description for more details. 

Helen Plum Library is a mid-sized suburban public library that serves over 43,000 residents. Since opening our new facility in 2023, our local impact has grown significantly. (Visit our website for a virtual tour.) 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree, LTA, or relevant experience 

Hours: 24 hours/week; including at least one night a week and a monthly Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday rotation

Possible Schedule: 
Monday: 9am-1pm
Tuesday: 5-9:15pm
Wednesday: 9am-1pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-1pm

Beginning salary: $22.63-28.29 per hour, depending on qualifications. 

$28.29 is the midpoint of the pay grade. Starting at or above the midpoint is reserved for candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications and have significant relevant experience

Benefits include: 

• Participation in IMRF through employer and employee contributions
• Accrue paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Granted Personal Time & Floating Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible coursework after one year of employment
• Paid Parental Leave

Application Deadline: Until position is filled

Position Available: Immediately.

Submit the Employment Application, cover letter, and resume by email to Youth Services Manager, Tabatha Anderson at: employment@helenplum.org and be sure to include Youth Services Library Associate 2 in the subject line. 

The Helen M. Plum Memorial Library District is an equal opportunity employer.