Children’s Library Assistant (Part-Time), M. G. Parker Memorial Library, Dracut, MA
Posted April 24, 2023
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Children’s Librarian, the Library Assistant provides exemplary customer service to families, children, caregivers, and other users of the Children’s Room and its resources. The Library Assistant also assists in the planning and hosting of programs for its intended audience.
The salary is $15.16/hr.
Essential Functions
The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Assist children, parents, and teachers in finding suitable reading material for the child’s age, abilities, and preferences
- Plan, conduct, and assist with programming for children, including but not limited to, story times, crafts programs, summer reading programs, summer activities
- Assist children through grade 6 and parents in finding both print and electronic information.
- Assist children and parents in computer usage.
- Process requests for patrons for materials not available in Dracut.
- Supervise computer use by children.
- Monitor behavior of children to ensure the safety and rights of patrons when in the Children’s Room.
Supervision
Works under the general direction of the Children’s Librarian, according to established procedures and departmental policies and standards; duties require independent judgement and initiative.
May supervise volunteers occasionally.
Qualifications
Minimum of an Associates’ Degree; two years of library experience or customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience with children in library, school, or similar environment preferred.
Knowledge, Ability & Skill
- Computer skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teaching skills
- Planning and organizational skills
Work Environment
- Part-time, 18 hours per week, union position with benefits for salary only.
- Regular schedule includes weekend and evening hours.
- Work is performed in library conditions; work is affected by seasonal fluctuations, such as the school calendar and seasonal programs; The employee operates computers, fax, scanner, copier, and other library and office equipment
- The employee has access to confidential patron records, and circulation information
- Errors could result in delay of service to patrons, monetary loss, or damage to library equipment
Physical Demands
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and/or balance; talk; and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
The Town of Dracut requires a pre-employment physical, drug screen and CORI post offer.
To Apply
A complete job description and employment application can be obtained at dracutma.gov/jobs. Qualified individuals should send a completed application, resume, and cover letter to Sabrina Vozzella, Human Resources Generalist, 62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826 [email protected] EOE/AA.