• Ensure that youth and caregivers who visit the Library feel welcomed and find resources that meet their needs.

• Develop and implement engaging programs for all ages of youth, including storytimes, STEM programs, and more.

• Implement and shape key Library initiatives that impact youth, including 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and our Summer Challenge reading program.

• Provide circulation assistance, including checkouts and card applications, and assist customers utilizing Library technology.

• Establish and maintain working relations with schools and other community organizations to promote library services to students, teachers, and caregivers.

You will need to be:

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

• Friendly, outgoing, and able to work with youth of all ages.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

You will need to have:

• At least one year 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 and an understanding of how technology can be incorporated into learning opportunities

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary range starting at $38,924.00 To 38,924.00 Annually

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

• Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis

• Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses

• Professional Development Opportunities

Schedule

40 Hours per week; Days and Times subject to change

About Julia Davis Library:

• Originally opened in 1974 at 4666 Natural Bridge Avenue. The branch was relocated to a brand new facility at its present location in September 1991.

• The Library broke with tradition by dedicating the branch in 1991 in honor of a living person, local educator and activist Dr. Julia Davis.

• Newly renovated in 2023! The 15,000 square foot facility now includes the Creative Experience, a makerspace and workforce development center with studio-quality software and equipment to help with project production.

• The Julia Davis Branch supports the collection needs of residents throughout the region by serving as the materials exchange hub between the St. Louis Public Library and the St. Louis County Library

About the neighborhood:

The Julia Davis Branch is located north and slightly west of Downtown St. Louis City on Natural Bridge Avenue, a major thoroughfare in North St. Louis. The library is within the Penrose neighborhood. The Julia Davis Branch has a special connection to the community it serves. In 1961, local educator and activist Dr. Julia Davis donated funds for the creation of the Julia Davis African American Collection. This collection explores the unique contributions of African American literature, history, and culture. Her initial contributions have been carried on by the St. Louis Public Library and today feature more than 3,000 items, including biographies, literature, music, and films.

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org/employment and submit your cover letter and resume with your application. Thank you!

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