Library Assistant II – Circulation Department (part-time), Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA
Posted April 8, 2015
Enthusiastic individual wanted to work in a in a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection of print, audio-visual and online resources.
Qualifications include: Associates Degree or 2 years of post-high school education, 6 months of computer experience, 1 year experience working with the public, or any equivalent combination. Strong interest in working with the general public, ability to perform under pressure, ability to work with library staff and a diverse general public in a tactful and courteous manner, good problem solving and computer skills. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must pass a pre-employment physical with drug and alcohol screening, a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) and a background check. Full description available at Personnel Department.
Duties may include: Answering telephones, checking materials in and out, registering patrons, account maintenance, processing daily deliveries and other general circulation desk duties as assigned.
Preferred: Strong knowledge of Children’s literature; Experience working with children; Fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole or Portuguese; facility with social media, familiarity with III Sierra software; facility with basic print or web design; experience with marketing and outreach.
19 hours per week including a minimum of one evening/week, plus at least one Saturday and Sunday/month including July & August.
Starting salary: $22.85/hour, pro-rated paid time off
No health or retirement benefits.
Deadline to apply: April 30, 2015
Qualified candidates should submit
- Completed City of Waltham employment application
- Resume
- Letter of interest and
- Three letters of professional reference
To:
Mary Gullotti
Personnel Department, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451
[email protected] / 781-314-3356