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Library Associate - Youth Services, Falmouth Public Library (Falmouth)
Apply through the Town website here.
The Falmouth Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and innovative full-time Library Associate for Youth Services. This position works 37.5 hours per week with some evenings and Saturdays required, primarily in the Children's Room at the Main Library. The Library Associate for Youth Services works under the direction of the Managing Librarian for Youth Services, assists with Children’s Room staff training as necessary, and oversees the work of the Children’s Room in the absence of the Managing Librarian for Youth Services.
The primary functions of this position are to schedule, plan, conduct, and publicize programs and activities for children from birth to age 12 at the Main Library and at both branches and to act as a liaison to the School Department and other community groups to develop cooperative programs to promote children’s literacy. Other duties include but are not limited to: handling general and more complex circulation transactions; answering patron questions and referring complex situations to the Managing Librarian for Youth Services as necessary; and retrieving, shelving, mending, withdrawing, and shelving reading materials as needed.
The successful candidate will be creative, energetic, and flexible and have a positive attitude, a welcoming demeanor, and excellent communication and customer service skills. Familiarity with child development, the principles of early literacy, and children's literature preferred. Previous experience providing programs to school-aged children and working in a public library is strongly desired.
Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in library or related children’s service work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Para-librarian certificate desirable.
Starting Wage: Expecting starting rate is Step 1 $25.61/hour - Step 3 $27.70/hour (effective 7/1/24, Step 1 $26.12/hour - Step 3 $28.25/hour), depending on qualifications and experience, with room to grow along the 7-step pay scale. Comprehensive benefits.
Preference Date to Apply: Thursday, May 9, 2024 by 4:30 pm. The position will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by the preference date and time will be given preference over later applications.
The Town of Falmouth is proud to be an EEO/AA employer.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in library or related children’s service work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Para-librarian certificate desirable.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary Range
$25.61 - $27.70 / hourSalary Notes
Expecting starting pay is Step 1 $25.61/hr - Step 3 $27.70/hr (eff. 7/1/24, Step 1 $26.12 - Step 3 $28.25); 7 total steps
Closing Date
Preference Date to Apply: Thursday, May 9, 2024 by 4:30 pm.
How to Apply
Apply through the Town website here. Please feel free to contact the Town of Falmouth Human Resources Department at 508-495-7330 with any questions.
Posted
2024-04-24 | Quick link to this job