Library Assistant II – Program Coordinator (part-time – specialist), Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA
Posted April 8, 2015
Enthusiastic individual wanted to work 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 programming, including booking performers/lecturers, marketing, outreach, publicity and social media. Skill with graphic print or web design; and experience with marketing and outreach. 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 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 include: Overseeing diverse and exciting programs for patrons of all ages and backgrounds, including liaising with the Friends group, reserving space in the library and coordinating equipment for presenters. Responsible for all publicity, press and promotional materials for programs and events, including social media coverage. Acts as the Library’s representative for the Friends of the Waltham Public Library. Assist library patrons to research and locate materials and information, answering telephones, checking items in and out, registering patrons, account maintenance and other general public service desk duties as assigned.
Preferred qualifications: Fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole or Portuguese and familiarity with III Sierra software.
19 hours per week
Weekly schedule to include a morning and afternoon and a minimum of one evening/week, plus a minimum of one Saturday and one Sunday per month including July & August.
$24.11 per hour, pro-rated paid time off
no health or retirement benefits
Deadline to apply: May 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