Children’s Services Librarian - Windsor Public Library. The
Town of Windsor, CT is seeking a full-time Children’s Services
Librarian to work at our Main Library. The starting salary is
$60,000-$68,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
This 40 hour/week position includes 1 evening per week and weekend
rotation. 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.
The position: Oversee all aspects
of Children’s services including supervision of a talented part-time
staff, plan and conduct innovative programs for children of all ages and
manage the children’s collection. Provide excellent customer service on
a regular basis at our busy Kidspace desk and work closely with other
members of the staff to deliver services to children and their
caregivers. Additional duties include budget management, development and
promotion of children’s services, outreach to school and community
groups and collaboration with other staff on library planning.
Our Ideal Candidate will: Be knowledgeable of and appreciate children’s
literature, trends, materials, and pop culture; have a high comfort
level with technology, devices, and social media. Be enthusiastic,
team-spirited, motivated, organized and a life-long learner. 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 focused environment with
patience, flexibility and attention to detail.
Minimum
Qualifications, Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Library
Science with three (3) or more years of experience working in a public
library (or equivalent). Supervisory experience and experience working
with children. Proficient with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other
programs as needed. Familiarity with specific applications (e.g.,
Innovative Interfaces ILS, Excel, and Publisher) is a plus. Any
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful
candidates will be subject to the Town of Windsor background screening
process, which includes a criminal background check and a pre-employment
drug screen.
To apply: Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter by October 23, 2020
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.
