Town
of North Branford is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and innovative
individual to lead our Children’s Department and provide library
services for children birth through grade 8, at one of our two
locations. The successful candidate will have experience working with
young children and children’s literature, be creative, self-directed
with a strong work ethic, have a collaborative work style with a good
sense of humor, and the ability to maintain a welcoming and positive
environment for children and families. The candidate will be expected to
provide reference and reader’s advisory services, develop and implement
a variety of programs and activities for children, engage in community
outreach and manage collection development and maintenance.
Qualifications: Master of Library Science degree from an accredited
program is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three (3)
years of related experience working with children in a library setting,
or equivalent youth services experience, with at least (1) year in a
supervisory capacity is required. A combination of education and
experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully meet the
requirements of the position may be considered. Salary range
$25.11-$29.56 per hour, depending on qualifications, with an excellent
employee benefits package. 35 hours/week. Job description and application are available on the Town’s website www.townofnorthbranfordct.com
and at the Town Manager's Office, 909 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT
06471 during regular business hours. Please submit application and other
materials in person, by mail or email to: executivesecretary@townofnorthbranfordct.com (no faxes). This position will remain open until filled.
