Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Part-Time Library Assistant with focus on Adult Program Events - Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield

Part-Time Library Assistant with focus on Adult Program Events - The Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield has an opening for a part-time library assistant with a focus on adult program events. This position involves working the public service desk and working closely with the Library Director to develop and select adult program events, and then to coordinate and host those events.
     It is an exciting opportunity for someone who has excellent customer service skills, enjoys working with the public, and has great curiosity and interest in learning. We are seeking someone who is able to work independently and as part of a professional team. The Oliver Wolcott Library has high standards of service and dedication to excellence and seeks that in all of our staff.
     22 hours per week. $15 to $16 per hour. Schedule: Sunday through Thursday. This includes one to two evenings per week. The ability to fill-in for other shifts when needed will be an important consideration. The Library is well-loved by the community and has high community engagement and support. We embrace new ideas, technologies, and innovations.
     Qualifications: Demonstrated customer service skills, excellent understanding of how to put things in numerical and alphabetical order, excellent computers skills and working knowledge of the Internet, ease in talking in front of an audience, enjoyment in learning new topics, ability to take direction, demonstrated ability for accuracy and attention to details, ability to achieve set goals in a timely fashion, to work independently and with minimal supervision, and ability to work with frequent interruptions.
     Send letter of interest and resume by March 15 or until filled to: Ann Marie White, Library Director, Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South Street, Box 187, Litchfield, CT 06759 or by e-mail awhite@owlibrary.org.