Darien Library (CT) seeks an experienced, skilled, and enthusiastic candidate to join a dedicated Children’s Services Department as a full-time Children’s Librarian. This librarian will serve as the Suzanne McGraw Children’s Librarian, specializing in early literacy and engagement. This is an endowed position named for library and early childhood philanthropist Suzanne McGraw. The Sue McGraw Children’s Librarian will plan and manage programs for patrons ages birth to five, coordinate outreach visits to local preschools and early literacy organizations, manage the Children’s Library’s engagement activities, including marketing, social media, and support collection development for the “First Five Years” collection.
The highly-driven candidate will have a passion for public service, knowledge of children’s literature, experience working with ages birth through five, and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This individual will join a tight-knit, creative, and collaborative team dedicated to providing extraordinary learning experiences for children.
Salary: $80,000 annually for a 37.5 hour, five-day week. Hours include at least one evening per week and one weekend per month. Compensation includes generous vacation, sick, and personal leave. Significant opportunities for professional development available. Health insurance and participation in the defined benefit Town pension are included with this position.
Contact Information: Please see the full job posting for additional details. This position will remain open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity. The Darien Library observes and promotes a policy of equal employment opportunity for all. This means that the Darien Library recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, physical disability, or any other improper or illegal criteria. All employment decisions are based on legitimate employment-related criteria such as skills, abilities, attitude, and contribution to the Darien Library, in order to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
