Library Assistant II – Specialist, Audio-Visual Department, 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 film, music, digital media and audiobooks. 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 include: Helping library patrons research and locate audio-visual materials and information, providing assistance with digital materials, answering telephones, checking items in and out, registering patrons, account maintenance and other general Audio-visual desk duties as assigned.
Preferred qualifications: 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
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