YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMMER

(Children)

Full Time or Part Time:

Full Time Hours:

37.5 work week; days and evenings, some weekends

Salary:

$22.00/hour The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District in Hampshire, IL is looking for a creative, motivated, energetic and tech-savvy individual with a passion for working with children of all ages, focusing on middle and high school students. The ideal candidate will provide innovative programs and outreach to the community.

Responsibilities:

Plan, promote, and implement programs for children from birth through elementary school. Assist with planning and execution of department and library-wide programs. Create displays and passive programing within the Youth Services Department. Assist in maintaining records for the Youth Services Department including programming numbers, budgeting and supply inventory. Create program specific promotional materials and maintain an online registration calendar. Develop and maintain community relations with local organizations including schools, community groups and the local park district. Regularly work at the public service desk, including assistance with library technology and services. Attend appropriate local, regional, state and national meetings and conferences. Be familiar with all library policies and procedures and able to make decisions in accordance with them. Act as Person in Charge (PIC) in absence of Management Team. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or LTA preferred, but not required. Previous experience in Youth Services preferred, but not required. Successful experience with young children in a group setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of video recording and editing preferred, but not required.

Benefits:

IL Municipal Retirement Fund, health insurance, supplemental insurance available for purchase, life insurance, accruable PTO. Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled. First interview consideration given to applications received by Friday, September 25th, 2026, 5:00 PM.

Application Note:

Print, complete and submit the EJMPLD application at www.ellajohnsonlibrary.org-- About Us Career--Opportunities along with a cover letter and resume to: Heather Swanson, Youth Services Manager, PO Box 429, Hampshire, IL 60140, or email hswanson@ellajohnsonlibrary.

org with the subject line:

Youth Services Programmer. No phone calls, please.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Children services: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person