Children’s Library Associate, Wilmington Memorial Library, Wilmington MA

Posted September 8, 2013

Duties: The Wilmington Memorial Library is seeking qualified candidates to fill two part-time Children’s Library Associate positions.  We seek a creative and energetic individual with a strong interest in providing exemplary library services to children.  The successful candidate will assist the Children’s Librarian with activities and services ranging from presenting story time to helping with Lego Robotics events. Other duties include providing reference and reader’s advisory services to children and parents, assisting with collection development and program planning.  Schedule, an average of 15 hours per week, includes some evenings and Saturdays. Position is available late November, 2013.   For full position description visit www.wilmingtonma.gov.

 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and library experience.  Knowledge of children’s literature and current trends in library services to children necessary. Some experience working with children and/or presenting programs to children is desirable. Good customer service skills, flexibility and adaptability to change. MLS candidates seeking a career as a Children’s Librarian are encouraged to apply.

 

Salary: $17 per hour; non benefited position.

Closing Date:  September 20, 2013

 

To Apply:

Submit resume and cover letter, or completed application to: Town Manager’s Office

Attn: Kendra Amaral, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Human Resources, 121 Glen Road, Wilmington, MA 01887, or via email at [email protected].

 

If submitting by email please use “Position: Children’s Library Associate” in the subject line.  Resume and cover letter may be attached as a PDF to the email.  Please note, we will not reformat or fix formatting issues if sending electronically in a file type other than PDF.