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: •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. •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. •Shelve, process, and
maintain library collections. •Coordinate with volunteers under the
direction of the Head of Youth Services. •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 up to 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, February 7th, 2020. Interviews: week of February 16th. Anticipated start: week of March 8th, 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.
