This is a non-exempt, hourly, non-management position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Establishes and maintains relationships with youth-centered organizations and community groups. Acts as a liaison between New Lenox K-8 schools and the library. Plans both off-site and on-site visits for schools, community groups and other educational organizations. Collaborates with community partners to develop positive relationships, share information on library services, and coordinate jointly sponsored events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution or LTA Certificate or relevant experience 
• Public library experience working with patrons of all ages preferred
• Outreach or children's programming experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and scheduling skills
• Familiarity with both fiction and non-fiction literature for a youth collection
• Knowledge of digital services offered
• Familiarity with Illinois and Federal laws as they apply to public libraries including privacy and copyright preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as point person for local K-8 educational institutions and organizations and coordinates both onsite and offsite visits, including tours and Storytimes
• Identifies groups which may benefit from library services and programs; develops strategies for reaching these groups to encourage library use
• Coordinates Library participation in outreach programming at community events
• Collaborates with local organizations to provide remote library services and programs to youth and their families
• Collaborates with the Youth Services Early Literacy Coordinator in planning and presenting preschool and daycare outreach
• Collaborates with the Communications Manager to create marketing materials for community outreach events; demonstrates proficiency utilizing Canva.
• Communicate, partner and engage with Adult & Teen Services in regard to outreach initiatives
• Works with local homeschooling parents to provide programming and library services
• Partners with Resource Coordinator to provide volunteer opportunities and library service to special needs groups
• Participates in collection development, maintenance, and displays per YS Manager guidance
• Public service desk time accounts for approximately 25 percent of scheduled hours
• Provides reference and readers advisory services specializing in children’s literature and pop culture while promoting media literacy
• Organizes and maintains the department’s supplies and storage closets and re-orders materials as needed
• Locates materials and places holds using the library catalog. Searches shelves and carts to locate items for patrons
• Assists and participates in planning and implementation of programs for youth

• Exercises Leadership and provides direction as an emergency PIC(Person in Charge)

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Ensures that library spaces are a clean, safe, and welcoming space for all patrons
• Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and ability to work independently to achieve personal, department, library focused goals
• Comfortable with technology, which may include e-readers, ILS systems, databases, Canva and Google/Microsoft Suites
• Supports Librarywide initiatives, programming and outreach
• Participates in continuing education and training, including bi-annual Staff Days
• Maintains an atmosphere conducive to connecting, creating, and exploring
• Supports onboarding experience for new staff members
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Staff and Patrons
• Keeps up to date with best practices by researching and attending workshops, trainings and relevant Continued Education opportunities
• Displays high level of confidentiality in regards to sensitive information
• Cross trains in all departments of the Library to serve as a backup for Library Staff
• Access to transportation and ability to travel
• Performs other duties as assigned