Library Associate II (Children And Teen Services)

ISSUED:07/27/2026

CLOSES:08/03/2026

Position:

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE II (Children and Teen Services)

Salary:

$20.12 per hour

Department:

Library

Division:

Library/Branch Public Service/Gardens Branch

Hours:

40 Variable hours/week, including evenings and weekends

Other:

Ability to lift 50 pounds preferred.

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows

Location

Job ID

11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens

35504

Plans and presents dynamic children's story time classes, crafts, and other activities that blend Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) components to enhance creativity and foster a passion for learning. Provides readers’ advisory services for children, parents, and caregivers. Conducts bibliographic searches and operates audiovisual equipment. Assists library members in finding reference materials for homework assignments/other projects and demonstrates how to access electronic reference products through the internet.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following:

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  Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of two (2) years of college-level coursework (must specify 60-semester/90-quarter hours),

OR

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  Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of one (1) year of college-level coursework (must specify 30-semester/45-quarter hours) AND one (1) year of experience working in a library,

OR

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  Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a library.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in teaching/early childhood education/storytelling,
• Experience with public speaking/conducting presentations,
• Knowledge of children’s literature (must specify on application), and

• Bi/trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole).

All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.

In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).