Program Support Assistant II, Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA
Posted November 19, 2018
Title: Program Support Assistant II (Reference Librarian, Children’s Department)
Position: Part-time
Hours: 19.5 hours per week
Hourly Salary: $22.44 per hour (Schedule C)
The Town of Needham is seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled individual to fill the position of Program.
Duties and Responsibilities (general summary, 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
- Assist with some book processing as requested
- Other duties as assigned
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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of programming language
Weekly Work Schedule:
Monday 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM – 1:30 PM
Wednesday 2 PM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 1 PM – 5:30 PM
Friday 9 AM – 1 PM
Weekly Work Schedule with a Saturday and Sunday rotation (Thursday and Friday off): Monday 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM – 1:30 PM
Wednesday 1 PM – 5:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday 1 PM – 7 PM
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, November 30, 2018.