Current job openings:
Youth Services Manager
Peru Public Library District is seeking applications for our full-time Youth Services Manager position. We have an active, engaged, and responsive family population. Examples of previous successful programs include: Thursday Tots, Books and Babies, Bingo for Books, Brick Builder’s Club, Chalk the Walk, Summer Reading Club, Take & Make Kits, and many more.
Examples of work:
- Orders, catalogs, and processes materials for the youth collection
- Develops and provides interactive library programs for youth ages birth to 12, including storytelling, literacy activities, school visits, book discussions, information literacy instruction, and other programs as community needs dictate
- Acts as liaison with other agencies serving youth and their caregivers
- Works with Co-Directors to manage and advertise programming on the library’s Facebook page
- Communicates with parents, staff, and the local school district through various methods
- Creates publicity for events and programs
- Sets up, takes down, and cleans up after programs
This position works a 40-hour week, scheduled during days, evenings, and occasionally weekends. It also works the circulation desk, executes programming, and has continuous interaction with all patrons, but specifically children, parents, and caregivers.
Requirements:
- Comfortable using technology for communication
- Working knowledge of Microsoft products
- LTA
- Able to lift 40 pounds
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred/Desired:
- LTA or Master’s degree in Library Science
- Experience with programming for children and families
- Knowledge of youth literature and materials, social media and technological trends
- Cataloging skills
Benefits include Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension, health and life insurance, vacation, medical leave, and ten paid holidays.
Resumes and/or applications are accepted until the position is filled. Email to perulibrary@perulibrary.org. Applications and the complete job description are available on our website. The Peru Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Peru Public Library District serves a population of 9,800 with nearly 3,000 active patrons. Situated at the intersection of Interstate 80 and 39, Peru is an hour from the Quad Cities, Rockford, Bloomington/Normal, Peoria and the Chicago suburbs. Peru boasts a robust school district and a growing business market, with new subdivisions being developed.
Please submit your resume and completed application to the library in person or via email to perulibrary@perulibrary.org