PT Bilingual Library Associate – Youth Services Department
The Plainfield Public Library seeks a bilingual part-time Library Associate for the Youth Services Department. This 24-hour/week position includes afternoon/evening hours and a Saturday rotation, with a pay rate of $25/hour.

Summary:
Under the supervision of the Head of Youth Services, the Library Associate plans and implements programs for children (birth–grade 5), including storytimes, crafts, puppet shows, and STEAM activities. The role involves interacting with the community, assisting patrons, and maintaining a welcoming Children’s Department. Candidates should be good listeners and communicators, present positive attitude, enjoy working cooperatively as a team member, and place top priority on customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver children’s programs, including storytimes, crafts, and displays.
• Assist children and caregivers with library resources and services.
• Represent the library at outreach events.
• Provide library services at the desk, via email, and phone.
• Create booklists and book displays for children.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (MLIS students encouraged to apply).
• Experience in children’s programming, child development, and children’s literature.
• Exceptional customer service and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; adaptable to new technologies.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and additional hours as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) required.

To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to jobs-yp@plfdpl.info.

PT Tech Desk Assistant
The Plainfield Public Library is looking for a Part-Time Tech Desk Assistant with excellent technology and customer service skills. This position requires intermediate to advanced consumer computer skills including proficiency with email, using web applications, Microsoft Office, file management using Windows and general troubleshooting of technical issues as they arise.

The selected candidate will assist Library Patrons to use library-provided computers and Patrons’ own computers using the library’s free WiFi networks. Tasks include assisting Patrons with email, filling forms and applications, printing, saving and general computer-based tasks. The selected candidate will also assist Patrons to use the Library printers, photocopiers, scanners and fax machine.

The position will also require the employee to briefly count inquiries and services by performing data entry into statistical software.

The employee is also jointly responsible for maintaining an appropriate environment for patrons in Library, taking measures to apply the library’s behavior policies when appropriate, supported by other available library staff.

This is a 20-hour-per-week part-time position, in-person at the Plainfield Public Library. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 1-5pm.

Required:

Excellent customer service skills
Intermediate to advanced computer skills
High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support for computer users
Attention to detail and good record-keeping abilities
Highly reliable and punctual.

Desirable experience, skills & attributes include:

Experience w/ instruction/training (preferably using digital resources)
Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable but not required

To apply email your resume and cover letter to jobs-ref@plfdpl.info. Please note that the interview process may include brief practical test scenarios to assess candidates’ technical facility with typical assistance tasks and troubleshooting.