We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, customer service oriented individual to join our busy Children's Department. The successful candidate must enjoy working with kids, have a strong knowledge of children's books, be highly reliable, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A sense of humor is essential, as well as the ability to provide warm and friendly service to our diverse public.
Responsibilities include reference desk, readers' advisory, programming, and computer assistance to children and their caregivers.
This is a part-time position, 15 hours per week: 3 evenings and every other weekend roation beginning March 1.
Starting salary is $12.17 per hour.
Requires an Associate's degree and a minimum of 1 year experience working in a library or another customer service position. Currently enrolled MLS students are preferred. Relevant experience working with children is required.
To apply, please mail a cover letter and resume to: employment@oppl.org by February 24, 2012.
Contact information: James Madigan, Assistant Director of Administrative Services. Oak Park Public Library.
EOE
The Oak Park Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. The Library complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Resumes with a cover letter may be sent to employment@oppl.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line.
Applications for employment can be returned to any library location. Applications will be retained for six months and are reviewed when the Library has an open position.