Children's Program Specialist **Dubuque County** 1 Positions ID: 2025-00075 Posted On 02/02/2026 **Job Overview** **Description** This part-time Children's Program Specialist is approximately 15-18 hrs. per week based at the Asbury branch. **Job Duties** + In coordination with the Children’s Librarian, plan, promote and present children’s programs, primarily pre-school story times, utilizing books, stories, and activities, at each DCLD branch. + Assist with the summer reading program, e.g. registration, helping with materials preparation/collation, etc. + Assist with other library programs as needed. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or closely-related field, or unrelated field with early childhood experience preferred; early childhood certificate/diploma from a two-year college acceptable. Experience requirements may be reduced for internal candidates. **Supplemental Information** General Requirements: + Experience and interest in working with pre-school-aged children. + Knowledge of children’s literature and early childhood development. + Possession of a valid drivers’ license and ability to travel to multiple locations as needed. Access to a personal vehicle may sometimes be necessary. + Ability to work a variable schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends. + Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship. Physical Requirements: The following are required with or without reasonable accommodation: + Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively. + Sufficient vision, which permits the employee to prepare and read a wide variety of materials. + Sufficient manual dexterity, which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment. + Sufficient personal mobility, which permits the employee to complete various activities such as lifting up to 35 lbs., bending, kneeling, carrying, walking. Primary Contact 1684871036959 Tracey Martin HR Generalist, Human Resources 563-589-4441 Phone Phone Phone 563-587-3836 Fax HumanResources@dubuquecountyiowa.gov Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Government/Public Service Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Part Time Pay/Salary $23.77 Hourly Company ID 975 Job REQ # 2025-00075 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20260202 End Date 20260315 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Program Instructor Sunnycrest Manor **Share this Job** Dubuque County **About the Company** The Dubuque County Courthouse was built in 1891. The Courthouse serves as the center of County Government offices, and is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area. It is located at 720 Central Avenue in Dubuque.