Responsibilities:
Prepares and presents children’s programs and story hours under the
direction of Children’s Librarian. Catalogs materials for the children’s
department under the direction of the Adult Circulation/Tech Services
Librarian. Provides circulation and reference assistance to youth birth
through grade 12, parents, teachers, and caregivers. Covers the adult
combined circulation/reference desk as needed.
Qualifications:
Combination of education and experience including knowledge of
children’s literature; understanding of and respect for all children and
their social and learning needs; ability to create engaging programs;
understanding of and ability to uphold and explain library policies,
goals, and services; excellent oral & communication skills; and
computer literacy. This position requires interpersonal and
communication skills and the desire to provide excellent customer
service.
Salary: The salary is $16-$18/hour with a benefit package, including health insurance and other Town of Thomaston benefits.
Hours: 35 hours per week including 2 nights a week, and every other
Saturday (9:30 am to 3 pm) from Labor Day to the end of June. Closed
Saturdays during July & August.
Please email (subject heading: Children’s Assistant) a cover letter, resume, and Town of Thomaston application (sorry, required by the town!) to Amy Schumann at aschumann@biblio.org by midnight, Sunday, October 9.
