Work at the friendliest library in Illinois! At the Fremont Library, we pride ourselves on community-oriented library work that supports a welcoming environment for patrons and staff. We offer benefits like paid parental leave, generous time off, and flexible scheduling to support our staff. We support our patrons with state-of-the-art workspaces, popular and dynamic collections, and outstanding customer service.
In the Youth Services department, our stellar staff of 14 people work together to cover 2 service desks, serve patrons of all ages, and represent the library at community and school outreach events. We host about 40 programs in the library per month, with more than 1,100 people in attendance. The YS team is known for Ms. Frizzle-style wardrobes, caring customer service, leadership in our library, and always having a yummy snack on hand in the office!
This position will have a variety of exciting responsibilities, including but not limited to:
A successful candidate will be a vivid and confident public speaker, have a friendly and upbeat attitude, and understand the role of a public library in the community. Spanish language skills are desired.
The work schedule includes about one night shift per week and one weekend per month.
A Master's in Library Science degree is required for this full-time position. Pay starts at $26/hour DOQ. Learn more by clicking the button below.
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