Outreach Summer Assistant (Temporary, 12 hours per week)

Company: Mount Prospect Public Library
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description Be part of our fun, energetic Youth team this summer by supporting staff at in-house library programs and providing storytimes at local summer schools. You will also engage with the community by getting children excited about reading while helping at our summer reading desk. This position is a great opportunity for those interested in gaining public library experience and/or experience working with kids. SCHEDULE: This is temporary position for approximately 10 weeks, starting the week of May 25 through the week of July 27 . 12 hours per week: Monday & Tuesday - 1pm to 5pm Wednesday - 8:30am to 12:30pm SALARY: $16.96 per hour BENEFITS: Our temporary staff are eligible for paid time off. P URPOSE The Youth Summer Outreach Assistant works with an energetic, creative, and collaborative team dedicated to providing high quality services to children from birth through 6 th grade and their parents, teachers, and caregivers. The Summer Outreach Assistant presents storytimes at childcare centers, summer schools, and other community locations; assists with in-house programming; and staffs the summer reading desk. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Storytime presentation at outreach venues—35% Assisting with in-house programming —35% Staffing the summer reading desk—30% JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Present storytimes for preschoolers and early elementary school students Assists staff at in-house events Assist patrons at the public service desk with the summer reading program Prepares and organizes materials for the outreach and in-house summer reading programs Qualifications EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma preferred. Experience with or receiving educational training for children ages 3-8 required. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Knowledge & Ability Ability to alphabetize and arrange materials numerically Ability to drive Ability and skill in working with children Ability to access, input and retrieve data from the computer Ability to alphabetize Ability to communicate pleasantly and courteously with children, adults and staff Ability to deal with multiple tasks Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner Ability to kneel, bend, reach, carry, jump and stretch Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently Ability to perform light to medium work Ability to present storytime programs Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to work independently Knowledge/skill in Microsoft Office applications Skill in both verbal and written communication Behavioral Skills Communication . Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well. Customer Focus . Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs. Flexibility. Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying customer needs. Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Able to adapt behavior to others' styles; interact effectively with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds; optimize the benefits of having a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce.

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