YOUTH SERVICES ASSOCIATE, PART-TIME
Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented, highly enthusiastic, and public service oriented individual to work in their busy Youth Services Department. The ideal candidate will possess an ability to work with children of all ages and their families.
Duties:
Duties include assisting with youth programs, assisting patrons in locating books on our shelves and reserving books through interlibrary loans, answering phones, and shelving materials. Additional duties may include developing online and in person programs, providing computer assistance to patrons, enforcing library policy, and assisting in other library departments as needed.
Hours and Pay:
20 hours per week. $16.75 per hour. Current hours for this position are:
Monday 12 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday* 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday* 9 am – 4 pm
*Saturday shift is on a rotating schedule, working every 4th Saturday. There will be no Thursday shift during the week of the Saturday rotation.
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Qualifications:
Must have excellent communication skills, ability to shelve books in proper alphabetical and numerical order and possess mid- level computer skills. High School diploma or equivalent required. Public service and/or library experience a plus. Westerly Library and Wilcox Park strives for a respectful and inclusive workplaces with equal employment opportunity for all and is EEOC compliant. Background check required.
Please send the application, letter of intent, and resume to wlancellotta@westerlylibrary.org. Job will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants will be contacted through email.
A place for everyone, since 1892!
Westerly Library and Wilcox Park strives for a respectful and inclusive workplace with equal employment opportunity for all, and is EEOC compliant. We believe in empowering our staff to make meaningful contributions to the communities and patrons we serve.
We have developed a comprehensive set of employment benefit programs to supplement our employee’s regular wages. After a three month (90 day) probationary period, staff are offered the following:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Bereavement and Funeral Leave
- Professional Development
*Please note that benefits vary between full-time and part-time positions.
To apply for any of our open positions, please submit a letter of intent, resume, and employment application to: wlancellotta@westerlylibrary.org
Background checks are required for anyone offered a position within the organization. Qualified applicants will be contacted via email.
