Shelver, Eldredge Public Library, (Chatham, MA)
Posted July 11, 2023
Job Type: Hourly, part-time
Pay: $15/hour (minimum wage)
Job Location: 564 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633, This position must be on site due to the nature of
the role.
Company Information and Work Environment:
The Eldredge Public Library (EPL) was a gift to the people of Chatham from one of its natives, Marcellus Eldredge, in 1896. The EPL is now privately managed by a Board of Trustees and a Director as a 501(c)(3) organization, with the land and building owned by the Town of Chatham. The EPL strives to meet the informational, recreational, and cultural needs of Chatham residents and visitors, and it continues its historical tradition as a free public library, providing professional and exceptional customer service, exemplary materials, resources and programs, current technologies, meeting space, academic support and opportunities for community connection and public discourse in a safe, inclusive and neutral setting.
Each employee is encouraged to be their authentic self in a positive environment focusing on communication, teamwork, and respect. As we continuously evolve, we not only strive for excellence in community service, but in the employee experience.
Role Overview:
The purpose of the Shelver role is to support the circulation staff with the organization and availability of materials to patrons within the library. Assists in maintaining shelving, facing, shelf reading, etc. to ensure books are in proper order. Answers directional questions and refers patrons to appropriate personnel. The Shelver will primarily assist in Youth Services, aiding in Adult Services when able.
This position is 8 hours total, 4 days a week at 2 hours a shift.
Knowledge and Skills:
● Ability to arrange items in numerical and alphabetical order with complete accuracy
● Attention to detail and organizational skills
● Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
● Physical ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds, frequently standing, walking, bending, and kneeling.
Must be able to perform duties in an office setting, subject to quiet to moderate noise
Qualifications:
● High School Diploma or GED
Benefits offered:
Paid Time Of : Paid time off benefits are offered to all permanent employees working at least 7 regularly scheduled hours per week. Employees who work at least 7 and under 20 hours per week are eligible for PTO. Employees with a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for vacation, wellness, and bereavement time.
Paid Holidays: The Library observes 15 paid holidays a year. In addition, holiday equivalents are offered for those not scheduled to work on an observed holiday.
Medical: The Town of Chatham offers and administrates group health insurance benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
Other Benefits: The Library offers an IRA to employees working at least 20 hours, and short and long-term disability to employees working at least 30 hours a week.
Training and development: All employees are eligible to participate in training, seminars, and workshops applicable to the growth and development of their current role and future goals.
How to Apply
If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] for consideration. Thank you for applying!
The Eldredge Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting equal opportunity in the areas
of recruitment, employment, training, development, and promotion. The Library’s employment practices
are without regard to race, color, religion, gender or sexual identification, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, political af iliation, genetic information, pregnancy,
and all other categories protected by Federal, State and local anti-discrimination laws.
In addition, in keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the religious discrimination
provisions of Federal and State laws, the Library will make appropriate accommodations for employees
with qualified disabilities or religious need whenever possible.