YOUTH SERVICES ASSISTANT - RPT

Do you have an interest in helping young people? If you want to be a part of an institution shaping young lives, this may be the position for you. The St. Louis Public Library’s Carpenter Branch is seeking a Youth Services Assistant. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team. 

Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis.  This position will provide individual assistance and homework help to young customers, as well as implement key Library initiatives like 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Summer Adventure. This position advances the Library's mission by ensuring that all young people who visit the Library feel welcomed and supported. 

In this role you will:

• Ensure that youth and caregivers who visit the Library feel welcomed, have a positive experience, and find resources that meet their needs.

• Assist in the facilitation of regularly scheduled youth programming activities, including programs and camps.

• Promote and implement key Library programs like 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Operation Food Search meals.

• Read with children and help with their homework.

• Support with daily circulation tasks.

You will need to be:

• Friendly, outgoing, and able to work with children and their caregivers.

• Comfortable providing homework support to children of all ages.

• Able to supervise children and teen use of the Library, including setting boundaries and redirecting children and teens as needed.

• Comfortable supporting group activities.

You will need to have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience working with children in a professional setting.

• Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills.

• Comfort with using and learning new technology as the Library continues to evolve.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary range starting at $15.82 an hour (20 hours/week)

• Paid sick and personal leave

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

• 401(a) Plan

• Professional development opportunities

• Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses

Schedule

Monday 3 - 8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 2:30 - 6 p.m., with alternating Fridays and Saturdays from 8:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m., hours subject to change.

About Carpenter Library: 

• Originally built in 1927, Carpenter Library has been renovated and expanded at its original location.

• Offers public services on one level.

• Dedicated youth area for children and teens

• Spaces include a computer lab, auditorium, 4 quiet rooms, and mezzanine area

About the neighborhood:

Carpenter Library has been serving south-city residents for over 99 years. The branch is located at the end of the South Grand ‘international district’ and serves a diverse population, including the neighborhoods of Tower Grove East, Tower Grove South, Benton Park, Benton Park West, and Dutchtown.

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org/employment and submit your resume with your application. Thank you!