Children's Assistant, BiblioTemps (Lynnfield Public Library) (Lynnfield)
BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.
Title: Children’s Assistant
Location: Lynnfield Public Library (Lynnfield, MA)
Position Type: Temporary
Start date: September 29, 2025
End date: November 19, 2025
Schedule: 16 hours a week; Schedule is flexible, aside from 5-9 PM on Tuesdays
Pay Rate: $17.50 - $20.75 per hour, based on experience
CORI: Required
Description:
The Lynnfield Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and creative person to join their collaborative and friendly team as a part-time assistant in their Youth Services department. This is a great position for someone who loves working with kids and serving the public in a warm and welcoming community with expectations for high quality services.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Assists in conducting children’s and teen programs.
• Organizes crafts and other artistic projects to decorate/illustrate children’s programs, services, and spaces.
• Prepares and organizes materials for circulation. This may include shelf reading, shifting, labeling of collection, or weeding.
• Assists in reference and reader’s advisory services for children and teens. Upholds patron privacy laws and confidentiality policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree and some public service experience with children or an equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge and ability.
• Some knowledge of library principles, methods, materials and practices.
• Ability to work independently, with care to detail for circulation, programming, and the general provision of library services; enthusiasm for the provision quality public service, especially with children; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to exercise mature independent judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with others, including the general public.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace, Canva, and/or Evergreen is extremely helpful.
Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is an equal opportunity employer.
MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
Full/Part Time
Temporary
Education
BA/BS
Salary Range
$17.50 - $20.75 / hourSalary Notes
Based on experience
Closing Date
Closing Date September 22, 2025
How to Apply
Submit resume via our job board - https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs
Contact with questions – bibliotemps@masslibsystem.org
Posted
2025-09-15 | Quick link to this job