Reports to: Chief Librarian
Status: Part-time;
non-exempt, hourly, weekends, Friday afternoons (2pm – 6pm), Saturdays
(10am – 4pm), and occasional evenings, as needed.
Salary/compensation: The starting pay rate for this role is $15 per hour.
Please see the full job posting HERE.
Overview: The
circulation desk staff acts serves as welcome ambassadors for the
library, from greeting visitors to assisting with library inquiries to
helping colleagues in other departments as needed. As such, it is
important they project the welcome, helpfulness, and enthusiasm that
help make Pequot Library such a unique and valued institution. They
create an orderly and workable circulation desk environment that
promotes overall materials circulation, program attendance, and
membership growth. They will be requested to be available for some
Special Events and Public Programs, as needed. The weekend circulation
staff reports to the Chief Librarian, and will staff the front desk 2-3
weekends per month in addition to occasional weekday shifts, as needed.
General Responsibilities:
Handle operations at the Front Desk on Friday afternoons and Saturdays
to achieve efficiency and warmth associated with Pequot Library.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s
degree preferred or in progress and some library experience, preferred.
Strong appreciation for providing customers with high-quality library
services. High overall level of computer proficiency & quick at
learning new technologies. Ability to communicate effectively,
courteously and promote membership growth. Ability and desire to serve
the public of all ages. Knowledge of current/popular books for Readers’
Advisory. Ability to work as a team member. Flexibility, sense of humor.
Interest in the humanities. Availability for most weekends and some
evenings.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Pequot Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruits, hires, and
trains without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national
origin, age, place of birth, gender identity or expression, disability
status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, marital
status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
Pequot Library is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and résumé in one document to jobs@pequotlibrary.org. The position will be open until filled.
