Part Time, 25 hours per week
Salary $27.00 to $31.91 (commensurate with experience)
The Trumbull Library System and the Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library Association seek an individual to be responsible for operation of the Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Branch Library, including building and staff oversight as well as program development and implementation.
About us: We are a cooperative work environment. Staff are supportive of one another in pursuit of our mission to serve the town of Trumbull through vibrant collections, engaging programming, and excellent patron experiences.
Where: The Town of Trumbull is a vibrant, family-driven community with award winning schools and an engaged population. The Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library is a historic building in the Nichols neighborhood.
The job: The Branch Manager has oversight responsibility for the day-to-day operations at the Fairchild Library, scheduling and training service five part-time staff, planning and conducting programs, hiring presenters, and providing costumer service. The successful candidate will work independently as well as collaboratively with staff from throughout the library system in providing excellent programs and service to the public.
Candidates must possess a solid knowledge of library circulation operations, highly effective interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and energetic. Excellent computer, organizational and communication skills a must. Interest in new technologies a plus.
Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree and three years of library experience, including event coordination and program development.
Preferred: Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an ALA accredited school. One year of staff supervision.
How to Apply: Send
resume and cover letter to: Stefan Lyhne-Nielsen, Director, Trumbull
Library System, 33 Quality Street, Trumbull, CT 06611 or email to: slyhne@trumbull-ct.gov by Friday, March 29, 2024.
