Part-Time Teen Library Assistant, Darien Library, Darien, CT
Posted August 11, 2025
Job Description
Darien Library seeks a friendly, curious, and motivated candidate to work in the Teen Services department. In this position, the candidate will work one-on-one with youth in our Teen Lounge, assist the McGraw Family Librarian with programs for teens, and provide patrons with reader advisory services. The successful candidate will have a passion for working with youth, the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, friendly environment, and embrace Darien Library’s “Kindness First” motto in both external and internal service.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Staff an active Teen Lounge.
- Provides prompt, accurate, and friendly service to our Library patrons.
- Performs a variety of public-facing duties including reader’s advisory, reference, and general wrangling of tweens and teens.
- Participate in departmental tasks including the planning and implementing of Library programs, as well as assisting with Young Adult collection maintenance.
- Troubleshoot technology, including computers and video game consoles.
Schedule
4-12 hours per week, including one weeknight, plus one weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.), plus additional shifts as needed. This schedule is for planning purposes only. Actual hours may vary and are subject to modification due to staffing needs, programming, or other operational demands of the Library.
Salary: $18 – $29.50 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Please see the full job posting here for additional details. Apply by Monday, August 18, 2025.
How to Apply
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume by Monday, August 18, 2025 to Bree Marsden, HR Manager, at [email protected]. Please make your subject line PT Teen Services.
Application Start Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
Application Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2025