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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.


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

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program

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 here as a PDF and at the Welcome Kiosk in the library.

Completed applications along with cover letter, resume, and three professional references, must be received by Tuesday, May 27, 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 May 13, 2025




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