Part-Time Children’s Services Assistant - Brainerd Memorial Library, Haddam. The Brainerd Library is a vibrant and historic community
hub in the Connecticut River Valley town of Haddam, CT. We are seeking
an enthusiastic and collaborative assistant for our increasingly active
Children's Room, with emphasis on programming, music and arts.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Youth Services, the
ideal candidate will: (1) Assist in the planning, preparation and
presentation of children’s programs, with an aptitude for musical story
time, large special events (holidays, summer, themes, etc.), arts and
crafts, and the development of associated loaned materials. Creativity,
originality and a sense of fun are encouraged! Dynamic public service
skills and adaptability to a flexible work flow will be assets. The
ability to communicate comfortably with parents and caregivers is
essential. (2) Serve patrons with basic questions on books and media,
library computers, and digital resources. Check out and register patrons
at the children’s desk and occasionally at the circulation desk. (3)
Shelve, process, and maintain library collections. (4) Coordinate with
volunteers under the direction of the Head of Youth Services. (5)
Perform other duties as assigned.
This position offers 16 hours per week at $13.50 per hour.
Benefits include 6 paid sick days, 10 paid vacation days, two personal
days, and SIMPLE IRA enrollment with 2% annual award. Schedule:
Tuesdays: 10 AM – 2 PM, Thursdays: 10 AM to 2 PM, Fridays 10 AM to 6
PM, and two Saturdays per month from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Please send a resume and cover letter to applications@brainerdlibrary.org
or via mail to: Brainerd Memorial Library, 920 Saybrook Road, Haddam,
CT 06438, attn.: Tom Piezzo, Director. Application deadline: 5 PM on
Friday, Dec. 6th, 2019. Interviews: week of December 15th, 2019. Anticipated start: week of Jan. 5th, 2020.
The Brainerd Memorial Library affirms that qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex,
religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national
origin. Applicants may be subject to a background check.
