Current Job Opportunities
Open Positions
Updated: 04/27/2026
Job Opportunity
Title: Youth Services Assistant
Reports to: Youth Services Manager
Wage: $14.00/hour
Work Schedule: Applicant will work 20 hours/week:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 3 pm-8 pm
- Friday: 12 pm-5 pm
- Saturday (rotate 1 Saturday/month): 9 am-3 pm
Job Summary:
Are you an outgoing and customer service-oriented individual? We are looking for a candidate to provide reference and readers’ advisory to our patrons, maintain and organize our collection daily, assist with and facilitate programs, check-in and out materials for patrons, monitor room reservations, help with displays, etc.
Excellent candidates will be able to:
-provide exceptional customer service for all visitors
-maintain current awareness of popular trends, authors and titles, and give patrons recommendations
-effectively use interview skills, databases, and online search tools to assist patrons
-offer assistance at the circulation desk as needed
-work in a fast-paced environment as well as be able to find tasks to work on independently
-collaborate as part of a team
-adapt to changes and know when to follow directives or take initiative
-multitask and prioritize responsibilities
-develop cooperative programs between the public library and community organizations, including schools
Qualifications: Candidates will need hold a valid Indiana driver’s license. A high school diploma is required (some college preferred), and the candidate must have a minimum of Indiana Librarian Certification LC6 or higher or be willing to obtain the required certification within a specific time frame. Basic computer skills are required, and knowledge of Microsoft Office software is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills and additional abilities such as good verbal and written communication, technology, leadership & decision-making, critical thinking & problem solving, and time management are a must. Commits to excellence and is self-motivative and innovative. Must have the ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, lift up to 30 pounds, and push up to 100 pounds.
Background Checks:
As part of the hiring process, the Kendallville Public Library will conduct a thorough background check to ensure the safety and security of our employees, patrons, and assets. The background check may include criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and other relevant checks as required and allowed by Indiana law. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding background checks and will only use information obtained through these checks through lawful and permissible purposes.