Due
to a retirement, the Town of Cheshire seeks candidates to apply for the
position of Librarian (L-5) in our Youth Services Department. Cheshire
(pop. 29,330) is a vibrant community located in the heart of
Connecticut (2 hours to New York or Boston) and is well-known for its
excellent education system and exceptional quality of life.
Join a dynamic team of youth services professionals who work to bring
high-quality, early literacy and other educational initiatives to our
youth and their families. The ideal candidate will be a creative,
innovative and enthusiastic team-player who can effectively collaborate
with library staff, the Friends of the Library, other town departments
and community partners. An MLS from an ALA-accredited school is
required. Candidates who are close to finishing their degree are
encouraged to apply.
Duties of the Youth Services Librarian
include planning and running programs for children, teens and families,
performing reference and reader’s advisory work, purchasing and
maintaining an up-to-date and diverse youth services collection and
providing outreach services. The successful candidate will demonstrate a
current knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and
programming, have excellent communication and customer service skills,
be familiar with child cognitive development, and have experience with
community engagement initiatives and outreach, particularly with
preschools, daycares, schools and businesses. Experience working with
ages 0-18 years is preferred.
The starting minimum hourly rate:
$35.60/hour with a 35 hour work week and excellent benefits. For further
information including the full job description and application process,
visit the Town’s website
or applicants can pick up a copy from the Human Resources Office, Room
#217, Cheshire Town Hall, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire. Interested
candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and/or Town application
by the close of business on Friday May 6, 2022 to Louis A. Zullo, Director, Human Resources, Town Hall or via email at lzullo@cheshirect.org.