Library Assistant (Youth Services Emphasis)

Three part-time positions, approximately 24 hours per week. This position will require an emphasis in Youth Services. This staff helps children, youth, and their caregivers find and use library materials and promote activities that build and strengthen literacy skills. Under the supervision of the Youth Services Department Manager, they also plan, implement, and support department programming, outreach, and develop and produce displays and activities that promote collections, services, and the mission of the library. Candidates must be available to work any hours the library branch is open. The Republic branch is open Monday through Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm and Saturday, 9:30am to 6:00pm. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County. Selected candidates will begin work in Republic January 4, 2026 with orientation preceding that date at The Library Center. Excellent Part-Time Benefits include Paid Time Off and holiday pay. Employee Assistance Program, Vision and Dental insurance, Telehealth, and a retirement savings plan are also available. This position requires high school graduation or completion of a high school equivalency program. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old. Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Applications may be found online at http://thelibrary.org/libjob/libjobs.cfm then follow the link provided for this Job Posting. Complete the application through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.