Program Support Assistant, Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA

Posted January 24, 2018

Title:                 Program Support Assistant II (Reference Librarian, Children’s Department)

Position:           Part-time

Hours:              Up to 14 to 20 hours a week, including one evening a week and rotating

                        Saturdays and Sundays

Hourly Salary:   $22.44 per hour (Schedule C)

 

The Town of Needham is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Program Support Assistant II. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Answer questions regarding collection, the library catalog, databases, readers’ advisory services, and other patron inquiries
• Provide support at the children’s reference desk; assisting visitors with their informational needs
• Coordination and presentation of children’s programs

 

Requirements:

To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS), or currently enrolled in an MLS program
• Capacity to interact effectively and tactfully with the general public
• Familiarity with automated library systems
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently
• Capability to adapt to new technologies as required
• In depth knowledge of trouble shooting computers and printers
• Ability to deliver a variety of children’s programming; familiarity with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) programming and coding language
• Schedule includes one evening a week and rotating Saturday and Sunday hours

How to Apply:

Please forward  your cover letter, resume, and  Town of Needham Employment Application (http://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/766) in any of the following ways:

 

Email:  [email protected]

Fax:    781-455-0165

Mail:    Human Resources Department, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA  02492

 

Applications will be accepted until 5 PM on Monday, February 19, 2018.

 

 

The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.