• Foster a Library environment where teens, children, and caregivers who visit the Library feel welcome, have a positive experience, and find resources that meet their needs. Ensure that customers are following library policies and help contribute to a safe environment.
• Collaborate with the Central Youth Services team to develop and implement engaging programs for youth, especially teens, including arts programs, STEM programs, video gaming, and more. Actively work with the CYS team and across the system to ensure St. Louis Public Library is meeting the needs of youth in our community.
• Implement and shape key Library initiatives that impact teens and youth, including our Summer Challenge reading program, partnership with Operation Food Search to provide free meals to kids and teens, and supporting teen volunteers and interns.
• Provide circulation assistance, including checkouts and card applications, and assist customers utilizing Library equipment.
• Establish and maintain working relations with schools and other community organizations to promote library services to students, teachers and parents. Represent the Library at outreach events in the community.

• Friendly, outgoing, and excited to work with teens.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

• Committed to serving St. Louis Public Library’s diverse customer base and developing your own cultural awareness.

You will need to have:

• One to two years of experience working with youth in a professional setting, or a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Education, or related field.
• Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills
• Strong technical skills, comfort with operating video game systems, and an understanding of how technology can be incorporated into learning opportunities

You will earn:

• Competitive salary range starting at $35,385
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis

• Professional Development Opportunities

Schedule

40 hours a week, weekends and evenings required. 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 also within easy walking distance of many great restaurants, sporting (baseball Cardinals and hockey Blues - whose archives are housed at SLPL) and entertainment venues.

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org and click on the Careers link, and submit both your cover letter and your resume with your application. Thank you!