Hours: 37.5/week
Salary: $25.56/hour
Come be part of the Burlington Team! We have an opening for a full-time Children’s librarian to run our vibrant Children’s department. The Children’s librarian is responsible for the planning and implementing of programs and outreach services for patrons from birth through grade 4. They also manage the collection development and cataloging of Children’s materials. Additional responsibilities include creating displays and passive program activities in the Children’s department, providing Reader’s Advisory, assisting patrons at the Circulation desk, representing the library at community events and collaborating with staff members for large-scale library programs.
We are an enthusiastic staff and enjoy working together and coming up with new and innovative ways to promote our award-winning library and bring joy to our community. Our ideal candidate will have experience in planning programs, embrace creativity and enjoy working as a team. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to promote a positive library experience so excellent customer service is a must. We also encourage ongoing learning and development and support opportunities for staff to attend webinars and trainings relevant to their position.
For a full job description, please visit www.burlingtonctlibrary.org and look for “Job Openings” under “About the Library.” This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), union position with generous benefits. Weekly hours include two evenings a week and every other Saturday during the school year.
Qualifications: MLS from an accredited institution and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of Children's literature and trends. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work independently as well as collaborate with others. Comfortable with technology including a familiarity with different social media and graphic design platforms.
To apply, please submit your application, resume and cover letter to info@burlingtonctlibrary.org
Position open until filled.
Applications can be found at http://www.burlingtonct.gov
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