[CLOSED]Children’s Room Assistant, Lynnfield Public Library, Lynnfield, MA

Posted July 1, 2022

Description:

The Lynnfield Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and creative person to join our collaborative and friendly team as a full-time assistant in our Youth Services department. This is a great position for someone who loves working with kids and serving the public in a warm and welcoming community with expectations for high quality services. We are excited to see what you might bring to the youth of Lynnfield.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assists in planning and conducting in-person and virtual children’s and teen programs. Plans and conducts story time on a regular basis. This includes conducting programs in-person as well as live on Zoom and/or recorded and uploaded to YouTube (or other similar platforms).

Organizes crafts, including preparing supplies for in-person crafts. Carries out other artistic projects to decorate/illustrate children’s programs, services, and spaces. Works with the Head of Youth Services to develop ideas for in-person or to-go activities.

Participates in book selection of juvenile materials with the Head of Youth Services.

Assists in reference and reader’s advisory services for children and teens.

Works as part of the social media and marketing team, including, but not limited to, creating and posting content on social media.

Prepares and organizes materials for circulation. This may include shelf reading, shifting, labeling of collection, or weeding.

Acts as staff member in charge in absence of Department Head.

Upholds patron privacy laws and confidentiality policies.

Uses proficient working knowledge of automated procedures to carry out all circulation functions as well as assigned special projects.

Performs a regular rotation at the adult circulation desk in all aspects of circulation.

Works with adult and youth volunteers.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and some public service experience with children or an equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge and ability. Broad knowledge of library principles, methods, materials and practices; ability to work independently, with care to detail for technical processing, cataloging, circulation, programming and the general provision of library services; enthusiasm for the provision quality public service, especially with children; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to exercise mature independent judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with others, including the general public.

Upon hiring, applicant must be able to work a 35-hour work week in a set schedule to be determined. In addition, this employee will join our Saturday rotation, working one Saturday per four-week rotation, and one evening shift per week.

Schedule:
35 hours per week, including one scheduled evening per week and one scheduled Saturday every four weeks.

Salary:
$21.7171/hour, 35 hours per week. Union position with full municipal benefits.

How to Apply:

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