Reports to: Chief Librarian
Status: Part-time; non-exempt, hourly, Saturdays (10am – 4pm), and occasional evenings and weekdays, as needed.
Salary/compensation: The starting pay rate for this role is $16 per hour.
Overview
The circulation desk staff at Pequot Library 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 will staff the front desk 3-4 weekends per month in addition to occasional weekday shift substitution, as needed.
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 Employer
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and résumé in one document to jobs@pequotlibrary.org. The position will be open until filled.
