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 November 10, 2021
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.
