Classified Ad Title:
Youth Services Associate - Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library - Lee Road Branch

Post Date
4/8/2026

Expiration Date
4/21/2026

Details:

In the Youth Services Department, we serve children from birth through age 18 and the adults who care for them—both within our library walls and out in the community. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and customer service skills to join our team. Successful candidates will have a passion for public libraries, enjoy working with children and teens, and value the library’s impact on the community.


Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience working creatively with youth.
Customer service experience.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, sit, and kneel.
Valid driver’s license and transportation to perform outreach.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting with planning and implementation of youth programming.
Providing reader’s advisory and reference assistance to children of all ages and their caregiver.
Assisting customers of all ages in the full use of the Library and its digital and print resources.
Promoting Library resources, programs, and services.

About us
Heights Libraries began its mission to serve the community in 1916. We have grown and expanded significantly in the intervening years, but our founding ideals of providing outstanding library services, staff, and facilities has not changed. Our customers’ needs are our first priority. Our goal is to anticipate and fulfill those needs to provide our customers with a unique and rewarding library experience. We strive to be a community gathering place and provide an environment where all are welcome.

Heights Libraries is committed to sustainability as a core value of our work. Sustainability consists of practices that are environmentally sound, economically feasible, and socially equitable. Library employees are encouraged to take an active role in supporting our sustainability goals when performing job duties.

Salary
Starting salary is $18.20 per hour, but will consider commensurate knowledge, skills, and experience. Part-time is 20 hours per week; schedule covers mornings, afternoons, and evening shifts including weekends.


Benefits
• Enrollment in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities to support continued learning and career growth.

Application Process
Complete the employment application and submit your resume and cover letter by April 21, 2026.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding application status.


Applicants must successfully pass a comprehensive background check and drug testing as part of the pre-employment process. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory for hire.

EEO /Drug free workplace employer