Due to a retirement, we are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, energetic, customer-oriented individual to join the Library’s Children’s department to assist the public, plan and present programming for families and young children, and assist with the other work of the department/Library.
Duties are varied and include:
Assisting the Children’s Librarian in the planning and execution of programs for children birth to age 12; presenting programs to families and young children; creating signs, flyers and other publicity material for library programs; creating displays for the Library; assisting patrons with reader’s advisory and research requests; assisting patrons with technology; participating in materials selection, including placing orders; and normal library service desk duties to library users of all ages. See job description for a fuller list of job duties.
Knowledge of children’s literature required. Proficiency with computers, the Internet, social media, word processing, and customer service experience required; experience with Innovative’s Sierra and/or Polaris circulation system preferred. Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English/Theater, Psychology, Child Development, Education, or related fields preferred. Prior experience working with young children preferred. Prior library work experience preferred. Prior experience with public programming preferred. Prior experience working with small groups preferred.
Full-time, union, 35-hour a week position, working one evening a week and one Saturday a month in rotation. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, vacation, sick time, and personal days. $24.17 hour. Union contract. Qualified candidates should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume, and 3) a completed Town of Colchester employment application to HR@colchesterct.gov or the First Selectman’s Office, 127 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, CT 06415 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026. The Library does not receive applications. Job description and Town employment application can be found here.
