Children’s Associate (part-time), East Longmeadow Public Library, (East Longmeadow, MA)
Posted June 4, 2026
Job Description
This position is responsible for providing assistance to the patrons of the library including planning, organizing, and
conducting programs, overseeing collection development, and assisting patrons on a daily basis. Reports to Children’s
Librarian.
Primary Essential Functions
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be
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.
- Provide reference and readers’ advisory service to patrons.
- Plan, organize, and conduct programming for patrons, including after-school programs for middle school aged
children. - Assist in collection development and maintenance.
- Promote programming through various means including printed and electronic media.
- Supervise volunteers.
- Create displays within library.
- Assist in developing goals and policies.
- Provide instruction to patrons on various platforms.
- Maintain the resource room.
- Conduct special programming as required.
- Update calendar.
- Performs similar or related work as required
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent, with an Associate’s Degree preferred. One to up to three years of experience in a
responsible administrative position required, library or municipal experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Union – UPSEU-Clerical -Part-Time (21 hours/week)
Monday-Friday with an evening shift and Saturday rotation OR Tuesday-Saturday with an evening shift
Hourly Range – Grade C: $25.5353 – $33.4952
How to Apply
Please apply via online at www.eastlongmeadowma.gov or submit your application with a resume, cover letter three
professional references to: Human Resources Department, 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow MA 01028.