ABLE Library Program Technician I – Vermont Department of Libraries (Barre, VT)

Vermontlibraries; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Department of Libraries is seeking a Program Technician I in Barre, Vermont to provide direct patron services through phone and email, assist with ABLE Library duties, and support the Library Advancement team. This permanent, full-time position reports to the ABLE Library Director and involves administrative tasks across departments and projects.

Responsibilities include handling mail, processing large print and accessible youth materials, supporting book processing for correctional

Job description

Title: Program Technician I
Application Deadline Date: 03/25/2026
Req ID: 54562
Department: Libraries
Location:Barre, VT, US
Position Type: Permanent
Schedule Type: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $20.99
Maximum Salary: $32.46

Overview

The Vermont Department of Libraries is seeking a Program Technician I with primary duties in the ABLE Library-Vermont’s Library for the Blind and Print Disabled-and support duties in the Library Advancement team. This position is one of the main points of contact for library patrons, providing exemplary customer service to members of the ABLE Library, and answering inquiries from the public and library staff around the state. The Program Technician I reports to the Director of the ABLE Library and works in close partnership with Department staff to provide administrative support in other departmental divisions and on various projects.

As Program Technician I, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct patron services through phone and email.
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assisting with large print and accessible youth book processing.
• Processing books for correctional facility libraries.
• Managing equipment inventory, ensuring equipment is working correctly and stored properly.
• Ensuring ABLE Library shelves are orderly and well-maintained.
• Supporting the Library Advancement and Information and Access teams with administrative and logistical tasks.
• Assisting with Book Award projects.
• Greeting visitors and directing deliveries.

Ideal candidates will have customer service experience. They should have knowledge of the principles of office management and the ability to apply these principles to office operations. Ideal candidates will also have some experience providing services to persons who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled.

This is an in-office position that is not eligible for telework.

Who May Apply

This position,Program Technician I (Job Requisition #54562), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed predominately in an office setting. Private means of travel should be available for occasional travel when appropriate. Incumbents must be adaptable and able to work within tight time limits and under considerable stress. Some evening and weekend duty may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience at or above a
• technical level in program administration support (such as administrating components of a
• licensing and certification program, or records management).

OR

• Two years or more of full-time college coursework OR an associate’s degree or higher AND
• one (1) year or more of experience at or above a technical level in program administrationsupport (such as administrating components of a licensing and certification program, orrecords management).