Teen/Reference Librarian - The Town of Windsor
introduces a great opportunity for a full-time Teen/Reference Librarian
to work at our Main Library. Connecticut’s first town is strategically
located on the beautiful Farmington and Connecticut Rivers between
Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts and is home to over 29,000
residents and a wide array of local and corporate businesses.
The Town of Windsor is an organization made up of
diverse individuals who are committed to providing quality service
through integrity, responsiveness, innovation, passion, and partnership.
Starting salary is $50,000-$55,000 depending on qualifications and
experience. Town employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package,
including but not limited to, health, dental and life insurance, tuition
reimbursement, short and long term disability, and a defined
contribution retirement plan. This 40-hour per week position includes 2
nights a week and weekend rotation.
The Position: Our successful candidate will oversee all
aspects of the teen department including collection development,
programming, and teen volunteer supervision. They must also provide
excellent customer service on a regular basis at our busy reference desk
to our diverse population and work closely with other members of the
staff to deliver services to adult patrons. Additional duties include
budget administration, promotion and marketing of teen programs,
community/school liaison and collaboration with other staff on strategic
planning.
Our Ideal Candidate will: be enthusiastic,
team-spirited, motivated, and organized; communicate effectively orally
and in writing with diverse customers and coworkers; have the ability to
manage changing priorities and meet deadlines; be able to work in a
fast paced, customer service environment with patience, flexibility and
attention to detail; have a Master’s degree in Library Science with two
(2) or more years of experience in public library operations (desired);
be knowledgeable of and appreciate young adult literature, trends,
materials and pop culture; have a comfort level with computers,
technology and social media; be proficient with MS Office Suite,
Internet, and other programs as needed; be familiar with specific
applications (e.g., Innovative Interfaces ILS, Excel, and Publisher), a
plus.
To apply: Complete an on-line application at townofwindsorct.com/humanresources/, attach a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements by Friday, June 8, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE/AA
