Thursday, March 16, 2017
Children's Assistant - Bristol Public Library
Children's Assistant - Bristol Public Library.
Summary: Performs varied para-professional library and clerical duties
in the Children’s Department. Assists children, students and adults in
using library services and facilities. Plans, prepares, conducts or
assists with story hours, class visits and other programming events.
Supervises children in regular visits to the library. Performs outreach
services. Assists in the preparation of bulletin boards and displays.
Periodically may shelve and maintain library materials. Assists with
use of computer programs and online public access catalog, and operates
equipment. As needed, assists with Circulation Desk functions and
throughout the library when assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s and
one (1) year experience in children’s library services; OR Associate’s
and two (2) years’ experience in children’s library services. Public
library experience preferred. Requires excellent communication skills,
and ability to maintain effective working relationships. Computer
skills that require expert knowledge of database software, and
intermediate knowledge of Internet and word processing software.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit and stand. The employee is
occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and reach with
hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Regularly works
in indoor or office environment. Classification & Work Hours:
Full-time position, 37 ½ hours per week. Schedule: 3 days a week from
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and 2 days a week from 12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September thru June - work alternate Fridays and Saturdays. During July
and August - the library is closed on Saturdays; the work week is
Monday thru Friday. Benefits include Defined Benefit Pension Plan,
generous time off & insurance package. Salary: $18.32/hourly.
(Increases at 1 year to $20.05/hr., and increases at 2nd year to
$20.38/hr.) REQUIRES COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION: www.bristolct.gov. DEADLINE: Friday, March 24, 2017. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Location:
Bristol, CT 06010, USA