Program Support Assistant, Needham Free Public Library, Needham Heights, MA
Posted April 27, 2018
Title: Program Support Assistant II (Reference Librarian, Children’s Department)
Position: Part-time
Hours: 14-18 hours a week
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 Tuesday evenings, Friday afternoons and rotating Saturday and Sunday hours.
Work Schedule:
Tuesday 5:30pm to 9pm;
Every Friday 1-5:30pm;
Every other Saturday 9am to 5pm;
Every other Sunday 1-7pm until June; every other Sunday 1-5pm for July and August
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 Friday, May 11, 2018.
The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.