job opportunities

Assistant Librarian - Youth Services | Part-time

Friendly, customer-focused person needed to encourage literacy and curiosity in children from birth through 8th grade. Connect patrons with movies, books and information. Assist all ages with basic computer and device inquiries.

Requires BA/BS degree, strong customer service focus, interest in children’s literature and/or child development, comfort with technology and ability to work pleasantly with people of all ages. Must be able to travel locally. From $16.09/hr depending on experience. 20 hours/week, includes evenings and weekends. EOE. Position open until filled. Submit letter of interest and resume to Ms. Ryann Uden at resume@balibrary.org. No phone calls, please.

Human Resources Specialist

Barrington Area Library is seeking full-time addition to staff. Position will maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Candidate will create, maintain and audit personnel and benefit files to comply with Library standards and government regulations for all Library staff; administer various benefit packages, conduct open enrollments and process changes as well as communicate with staff regarding employee benefits; develop and conduct employee training programs; conduct new employee orientations; monitor workers’ compensation claims; coordinate Library volunteers; handle FMLA administration; and counsel staff regarding employment-related issues, organization policies and procedures.

Candidate will work with department heads to ensure appropriate staffing levels and conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt staff. Participates in Library staff meetings and attends external meetings and seminars relevant to professional development. Candidate should be flexible and self-directed.

Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from an accredited institution with a concentration in Human Resources or equivalent in experience with three years experience. Working knowledge of applicable Illinois and federal employment laws and regulations. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently. Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.

Qualified candidates should submit resume and salary requirements to:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HRSOURCE&cws=2&rid=65

EOE

Try this list of online resources first.

New! Free Webinar from

Title: Uncovering the Hidden Job Market: Career Search Strategies using ReferenceUSA

Day/Date: Wednesdays (4 April – 27 June)

Time: choose between 10:00 AM Central (1 Hour) or 2:30 PM Central (1 Hour)

Attendees will learn how to use ReferenceUSA as part of their Career Searching Strategy.  Included will be information on the importance of having accurate information for applications and resumes, creating engaging cover letters, assembling a network of references and referrers, finding key persons at a business to act as mentors, building datasets of potential employers based on skill set, work history and preferences as well as how to prepare for interviews and interactions through thorough research.

Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate.

To register for any of the session dates, follow the links below:

Uncover the Hidden Job Market (Morning Session)

Uncover the Hidden Job Market (Afternoon Session)

Due to scheduling conflicts, some dates and times may not be available.