Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Children’s Librarian - New Fairfield Free Public Library, CT

Repost. Children’s Librarian (Union Position), New Fairfield Free Public Library, Town of New Fairfield. GENERAL DUTIES: Plans, organizes, directs, and manages all aspects of Children’s Library Services in conformity with Library policies. Assumes responsibility for all staff and the building in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director
     HOURS: 35. Includes some evening hours and occasional Saturday.
     SALARY: Starting at annual $55,200
     QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree with experience in Children’s services. Knowledge in the principles of library administration, including collection development, planning, budgeting, and programming. Considerable knowledge of the needs and abilities of children and the available library materials and services. Good organizational and communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials of other agencies and the general public.
     POSITION TO START: June 2021
     PLEASE SUBMIT: Online Application (www.newfairfield.org), Letter of Intent, Resume, Letters of Reference (3)
     Closing Date: Until Filled
     The Town of New Fairfield Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
     All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to commencement of employment.