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Ellie Mental Health - 041

Therapist

Clarksville, MD · On-site

$55 - $85/hr

Experience working with children, adolescents, or teens * Experience with couples or family therapy ... Access to a CEU library * Opportunities to volunteer within the team This position reports to the ...

Ellie Mental Health - 041

Therapist

Rockville, MD · On-site

$71K - $120K/yr

Experience working with children, adolescents, or teens * Experience with couples or family therapy ... Access to a CEU library * Opportunities to volunteer within the team This position reports to the ...

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How much do library teens jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for library teens in Silver Spring, MD is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a library teen?

Library Teens are typically young volunteers, usually in middle or high school, who assist at public or school libraries. Their tasks can include helping with shelving books, organizing materials, supporting library events, and sometimes participating in teen advisory boards. These programs give teens valuable work experience, opportunities to earn community service hours, and a chance to contribute to their local community. Libraries often offer special programs or events specifically for teens to encourage literacy, leadership, and community involvement.

What responsibilities do library teens typically have?

Teens who volunteer at libraries often assist with a range of tasks such as shelving books, preparing materials for programs, helping set up events, and sometimes supporting children's activities or summer reading programs. They may also assist patrons with locating resources or using library technology under supervision. The experience provides valuable teamwork, organizational, and communication skills, and offers insight into library operations. Teens often work closely with library staff and may have opportunities to take on more responsibility as they gain experience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a library teen volunteer?

To thrive as a Library Teen Volunteer, you should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in books and helping others, typically supported by a willingness to learn and follow library guidelines. Familiarity with library catalog systems and basic office equipment is helpful, though most training is provided on the job. Excellent communication, reliability, and a positive attitude are valuable soft skills for engaging with patrons and staff. These skills ensure efficient support of library operations, positive patron experiences, and personal growth in a team-oriented environment.

What is the difference between Library Teens vs Library Assistants?

AspectLibrary TeensLibrary Assistants
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; often volunteer or internship experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require additional certifications
Work EnvironmentPublic or school libraries; youth-focused areasPublic, school, or academic libraries; general support roles
Employer & Industry UsageLibraries seeking youth engagement or volunteer supportLibraries needing assistance with daily operations and patron services
Common Search & ComparisonOften searched by teens or parents; volunteer opportunitiesOften searched by job seekers interested in library support roles

Library Teens typically refer to young individuals, often volunteers or interns, assisting in youth sections of libraries. Library Assistants are paid staff members providing general support across various library departments. While both roles work in libraries, Library Teens focus on youth engagement and may have fewer formal credentials, whereas Library Assistants perform more routine tasks and may require additional certifications.

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Infographic showing various Library Teens job openings in Silver Spring, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,171 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Teens' Instructor & Research Specialist (Part-time)

Howard County Library System

Laurel, MD • On-site

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Description

You belong to a team of extraordinary people who are the heart of the teen communities you serve. You welcome customers and create a sense of belonging and fun with the classes and events you plan. You are the familiar face that is there to answer queries and encourage customers life-long learning goals. You earn trust by creating memorable customer experiences.


You embrace and maintain an environment of inclusion, diversity, and respect for your coworkers and customers. Whether working directly with customers or behind the scenes, you are committed to education that aids in the dismantling of unjust systems and creating a more equitable and just society for all people. As such, you ensure that this mission achieves our racial and social equity goals in all that we do.


We are seeking highly motivated Teen Instructor and Research Specialist to join our team! Candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply! We offer a friendly, collaborative work environment and a generous benefits package including 15 paid holidays and your birthday off. Interested in joining our team?


Who you are:

  • You enjoy teen's frenetic energy and silly humor
  • You enjoy mentoring teens
  • You love that they are serious and thoughtful about their world
  • You have an outgoing personality and engage well with others
  • You love the hunt for information. You persevere
  • You are warm, friendly, and patient
  • You are confident and knowledgeable about technology

Essential Duties:

  • You plan, teach, and facilitate engaging, participatory classes, events, seminars, and workshops, that reflect teen's interest and input.
  • You are a good listener who patiently delivers research assistance to customers who seek answers to queries in person, by telephone, or other electronic means.
  • You develop creative teen projects with the assistance of the Teen Curriculum Coordinator and Head of Children and Teens' Curriculum
  • You keep the Teen collection looking its best with fresh displays for varied interests.
  • You actively participate on a committee of passionate Teens' Instructors to plan teen seminars, events, and classes. You are a team player.
  • You create a fun space in the library where teens want to come and be together.
  • You collaborate with staff to assist in engaging teens visiting after school.
  • You share your expansive knowledge of technology such as the Internet, electronic databases, office applications, social networking applications, and gaming, as well as other library-related programs
  • You visit schools to teach A+ Partners in Education classes, to share your passion through book promotions, and provide e-resources for high school students and staff, and act as A+ Partnership liaison to middle and high schools
  • You work closely with community representatives to promote HCLS
  • You work at any HCLS Customer Service or Research Desk
  • You may assist with closing and building security as assigned
  • You grow professionally by participating in professional training
  • You can't wait to get work and maintain regular and predictable attendance
  • You step up when needed to perform other duties and special projects as assigned
  • You take pride in adhering to all policies and procedures

We are guided by these shared responsibilities:

  • Positions Howard County Library System (HCLS) as the place to learn, grow, and connect
  • We contribute to achieving HCLS' racial and social equity goals. Please view the Brave Voices, Brave Choices initiative.
  • Effectively lives our strategic values of community, equity, intellectual freedom, learning, and teamwork


Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Four-year college degree
  • 1 to 3 years of professional experience instructing, supervising, or leading teen groups
  • 1 year of teaching experience (not limited to a classroom setting)
  • People skills - ability to work effectively with staff and customers of various races and ethnicities and enjoy it
  • Exemplifies extraordinary and inclusive customer service, demonstrating an interest in working with the public, especially teens
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to engage teen customers with an enthusiastic, friendly, and approachable attitude
  • Great organizational and planning skills
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems, to develop new processes and procedures in response to changing customer expectations and system-wide goals
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • You are knowledgeable about the community and current events
  • You are tech-savvy - and have the ability to use programs/processes such as the Internet, electronic databases, office applications, social networking applications, and gaming as well as other library-related programs
  • Current valid driver's license

Your job will involve being active:

  • You need to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, reach, and push/pull carts.
  • In addition, strenuous activity is required, such as carrying bags or boxes of books or arranging rooms for classes and events.
  • Some driving may be required.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • Positions located at the Savage Branch
  • Works under the supervision of the Branch Manager
  • May be required to participate in LATI (Library Associate Training Institute)
  • Grade 9; Salary range $26.21 - $45.95/hour
  • Part-time: 20 hours per week, Monday - Saturday, including two nights per week, alternating Fridays and Saturdays, and a maximum of three Sundays per month; evenings and weekends may be required for HCLS signature events
  • Position closes Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4 PM


EEO STATEMENT Howard County's diversity is its greatest asset. Howard County Library System embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. All communities, including communities of color and immigrant communities, are fundamental to our spirit of service, workforce and long-term success. Equity and empowerment are top priorities. We believe all Howard County residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. Among our goals is for our workforce to reflect the community it serves. We are actively working to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Howard County Library System takes pride in providing equal employment opportunities.


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