Youth Services Librarian

If you thrive in a close-knit, team-driven environment, this may be the perfect role for you! This full-time Youth Services Librarian position comes with engaged administrative and managerial support, opportunities for collaboration across departments, and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping and curating a vibrant juvenile fiction collection. The position also includes creating engaging displays and developing thoughtful, dynamic programming with a focus on mid to upper elementary ages.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a collaborative team and is excited to share ideas and try new things. Join a team that loves books, trying new snacks, and pulling off even the most adventurous programming ideas, and help make every day at the library a little more magical!

Hours & Pay: Hours vary according to duties, including nights and weekends. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt position.$26 - $30 per hour, depending on qualifications.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance programs
• Retirement Plans:
  Employer contributions to an IMRF pension plan (required enrollment) with the option to start a 457 tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
• Professional Development:
  Funding for conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP):
  Counseling and wellness services.
• Paid holiday, sick and vacation time off.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate a passion for public service – helping people connect with library materials, programs, and the community by providing kind and patient assistance, whether it is provided over chat, Zoom, phone or in person.
• Be a reader: possess a knowledge of popular fiction and non-fiction materials as well as music and movie interests of your department’s age group.
• Smile and be friendly: we pride ourselves on our good reputation in the community and strive to be welcoming to all people at our library.
• Able to perform in front of a group, engaging the appropriate age group whether it be teaching a class, facilitating a book discussion or leading a storytime.
• Work well with others – engage in teamwork to help achieve common goals and tasks.
• Hold a Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or be close to finishing your degree. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Library/Information Science will also be considered.
• Have excellent computer applications and Internet skills. Must also be able to assist patrons with adding and navigating all library apps onto their portable devices.

Valid driver’s license for outreach or attending in-person meetings outside the library.

Fremont Public Library District - Mundelein, Lake County

$26-$30 per hour ($54,080 - $62,400 annually), depending on qualifications.