Children’s Librarian, Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield, MA
Posted July 11, 2020
Description:
An energetic and creative professional is needed for a lively Children’s Library. This is a full time position with benefits, working 37.5 hours a week. You will work some weeknights and Saturdays (a flexible schedule is preferred since some hours may change due to staff vacations). Salary is $16.50-$17.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Circulation services.
- Reference services.
- Reader’s advisory services.
- Planning and presenting programming (in person and virtually) for our youngest patrons from infants through fourth grade, which should include (but is not limited to) story-times, book groups, STEM and STEAM programs, decorating bulletin boards, planning a monthly craft, helping to plan the summer/winter reading club program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree.
- 2-4 years of experience working with children in a public library setting.
- Wide knowledge of children’s literature.
- Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- PC and Internet skills.
- Google Suite knowledge.
- Social media skills.
- Time management skills.
- Team player.
- Creative, Flexible, and enthusiastic.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to multi-task and use time efficiently.
How to Apply:
The original job posting with full description can be found here. To apply send a cover letter, resume and sample of a virtual program to:
Kate Deviny, Director
Westfield Athenaeum
6 Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085 [email protected].
Deadline to apply is August 20, 2020.