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  • Youth Librarian

    Glen Carbon Centennial Library

  • Library/Organization Address

    198 S Main St
    Glen Carbon, Illinois 62034

  • Employment Type

    Full-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    17.00/hr

  • About the Organization

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    Summary
    The Youth Services Librarian II plays a key role in serving the educational, recreational, and informational needs of children, teens, and families within the community. This position is responsible for planning and delivering engaging programs, storytimes, and events; and creating a welcoming, inclusive space for young library users. The librarian works under the Youth Services Director to collaborate with schools, community organizations, and caregivers to support early literacy, lifelong learning, and positive youth development. They utilize special interests or skills to bring unique programs to the youth in our community. Strong skills in programming, outreach, reader’s advisory, and customer service are essential. This position is required to work a schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

    Hours per week: 40-Full time
    Employment Status: Non-exempt
    Reports to: Youth Services Director
    Starting pay: $17.00/hour
    Benefits include sick time, vacation time, floating holidays, paid holidays, and IMRF pension plan, life insurance, short term disability coverage, as well as medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

    Experience in a library or related field as well as experience working with children required. Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred. An interest in and understanding of children and young adults in order to provide appropriate services is required.

  • Benefits Offered

    Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off

  • Position Start Date

  • How to Apply

    Please apply by sending either a cover letter, resume, and three references, or the job application found at https://glencarbonlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Job-Application2024.pdf, to Christine Gerrish at director@glencarbonlibrary.org

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