LIBRARY ASSISTANT in CIRCULATION DEPT, Part-Time, Wellesley Free Library, (Wellesley, MA)

Posted July 18, 2023

ANTICIPATED START DATE, AUGUST 2023

The Wellesley Free Library (WFL) is seeking a team player who is flexible, fearless and fun for a part-time (16 hours/week) Library Assistant in the busy Circulation Department. Duties include providing excellent customer service at the Main and Branch Libraries; providing positive solutions to patron issues; checking in and checking out a large volume of library materials; assisting patrons with self-check terminals, room reservation software and other technology; shelving materials; shelf-reading; filling items on a daily paging list and other related duties.

The successful candidate will have a positive and outgoing attitude; a desire to help people; strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills; common sense; the ability to consistently work calmly, diplomatically and accurately, even in high pressure situations and the ability to adapt quickly and easily to new procedures and practices in a fast paced and continually evolving environment. Retail experience is a plus and on the job training is provided.

The work schedule may include evenings, Saturdays, and one Sunday per month. The requirements are a High School diploma or equivalent; working knowledge of automated systems; excellent interpersonal, oral communication and customer service skills; and six months of clerical work experience. The hourly rate is $20.03 and the position is not benefit eligible. Shifts may include evening, weekend and weekday hours.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a Town of Wellesley job application, a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 or e-mail as a Word document or PDF to [email protected] by Wednesday, August 2, 2023. AA/EOE