Part Time Library Assistant - Youth Services, Newton Free Library (Newton)
Newton Free Library is seeking an energetic, customer service-oriented person to join our Youth Services team to provide excellent patron service and contribute to a variety of programs and projects that make our library special to many children, families, tweens and teens. Our Youth Services Dept, one of the busiest in Massachusetts, is composed of a children's room and a tween/teen room, serving birth to age 18 and their caregivers and educators. We deliver a wide array of programming and outreach to the Newton community, with more than 40,000 program attendees last year.
This is an opportunity for an individual with a positive attitude who thrives in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. Assist patrons at our busy children’s circulation desk and in our teen and tween area. Candidates must enjoy working with children and families and possess excellent customer service and communication skills, strong organizational skills, have the ability to pay attention to detail, and easily prioritize tasks. This is a year-round (12 month) position.
Hours: 8 - 12 hours per week, in a possible combination of mornings, evenings; and some weekends.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and up to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires good communication skills, positive attitude, the ability to perform detailed tasks accurately and efficiently. Requires ability to interact effectively and tactfully with general public, and past experience teaching or programming for youth. Must be able to regularly lift, reach, and push 40 lbs.
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$19.59 / hour
Closing Date
How to Apply
Individuals interested in the above position should submit a completed application, resume and cover letter addressed to Jill E. Mercurio, Library Director, using the City of Newton’s online application process at https://jobs.keldair.com/cityofnewton/jobs/86031/library-assistant-youth-services
The City of Newton is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
Posted
2025-06-05