Literacy Coordinator, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA

Posted April 10, 2019

Work in a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse community with a collection of over 200,000 items!

Qualifications Include:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science, ESL, Education or related field five years of professional experience
• Desire to develop, implement and supervise literacy services and associated programs; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of professional literacy service
• Superior computer skills
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational abilities
• Ability to work with library staff and a diverse general public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• 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 Human Resources Department.

Duties Include:

• Provides workshops and individual instruction to English Language Learners, including Adult Basic Education, the Internet, a variety of reference materials and products, computers and databases.
• Initiates, develops and participates in cooperative efforts with community groups, organizations and other City departments including local schools, etc.
• Provides assistance in locating information via all print and electronic sources.
• Responds to customer questions and concerns.
• Interprets and enforces library policies and regulations.
• Refers customers to other departments or institutions as appropriate.

Preferred:

Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole; familiarity with III Sierra software.

Hours:

35 hours per week including staffing a public service desk a minimum of one evening per week, minimum of one Saturday and one Sunday per month year-round

Starting salary: $67,488. Excellent benefits.

Deadline to apply: April 26, 2019

Qualified candidates should submit, preferably in one complete pdf file:

• Completed City of Waltham employment application (https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/human-resources-department)
• Three letters of professional reference (Must be less than 2 yrs old. Also must be signed or sent directly from source)
• Resume
• Letter of interest to:
  • Mary Gullotti
  • Human Resources Department, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451
  • [email protected] / 781-314-3356