YOUTH SERVICES ASSISTANT - RPT

St. Louis Public Library

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 Central Library is seeking a Youth Services Assistant.  This position will staff the Youth Services desks at Central to provide excellent customer service and will assist with promoting youth services-led programs and initiatives. 

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. 

• Promote and implement key Library programs like 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Summer Adventure. 

• Support with daily circulation and customer service tasks. 

You will need to be:

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

• Comfortable providing support to children of all ages, abilities, and from all backgrounds.

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

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 

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

• 401(a) Plan 

• Professional development opportunities

• Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses  

Schedule

Mondays 4-8pm, Fridays and Saturdays 8:30-5pm. One Sunday shift every 6 weeks 1-5pm.  Hours subject to change.

About Central Library: 

Central Library, an architectural masterpiece designed by Cass Gilbert, opened to the public on January 6, 1912, after more than four years of construction. As Central Library neared 100 years of service, a remarkable group of St. Louisans worked together to restore and renew this great Library and prepare it for the digital world of the 21st century, all while preserving its historic beauty and continuing to make available its remarkable physical collections. 

About the neighborhood:

Central Library is located in downtown St. Louis and is surrounded by other notable architecture and cultural destinations. Central is within easy walking distance of many great restaurants, sporting events (St. Louis City SC, Cardinals, and Blues - whose archives are housed at SLPL), and entertainment venues. 

To apply:

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