Part-Time Outreach Services Coordinator, Wayland Free Public Library (Wayland)
Under the direction of the Library Director/Project Manager, the Outreach Services Coordinator will be responsible for administering the Library’s LSTA-grant-funded project to serve the needs of Wayland residents who are either permanently or temporarily at home and not able to get to the Library to borrow materials due to illness, mobility challenges, cognitive impairment or other health-related needs. The Outreach Services Coordinator works with a core group of Volunteer Delivery Drivers who help to deliver Library materials to individuals residing in their own home or apartment, or in one of the two assisted living facilities in the town of Wayland. Any resident of Wayland who is either permanently or temporarily confined to their home is eligible to receive home delivery services, regardless of age.
Note: This is a federally grant-funded position funded by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC)
Dates: June 1 - September 30, 2025
Hours: 10 - 12 hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays (Maximum number of hours: 200 hours)
About Wayland: Wayland is a bucolic, peaceful community located in the MetroWest area of Boston. The town takes great pride in its excellent public schools, its exemplary town services, its rich history and its natural and scenic charm. Town residents and staff share a commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion. The Town of Wayland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications
Education: Associates degree or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of library operations and services,
a friendly, helpful and welcoming attitude and an ability to interact with people of all
ages and abilities. Interest in serving the Library and information needs of those with
permanent or temporary disabilities, including those with mobility, visual or hearing
impairments, cognitive issues or other health-related challenges.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Full/Part Time
Temporary
Education
NA
Salary
$25.00 / hour
Salary Notes
no benefits
Closing Date
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume and references, along with the Town’s employment application, to:
Katherine Ryan
Human Resources Manager
41 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Email: HR@wayland.ma.us
Review of applications will begin May 15, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled.
Posted
2025-05-06