Adult Programming and Circulation – Ilsley Public Library (Middlebury, VT)

Vermontlibraries; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ilsley Public Library is seeking a Library Assistant II—Adult Programming and Circulation to energize our connection with the community through creative programming, dynamic marketing, and meaningful partnerships. You will design and deliver events that spark curiosity, foster learning, and bring people together inside the library and beyond its walls.

As the library’s lead for marketing and outreach, you’ll share our story across platforms, collaborate with local organizations, host author

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering library programs and outreach activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging events that spark curiosity and learning.
• Lead marketing and outreach across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with local organizations to expand reach and relevance.
• Greet patrons at the circulation desk and assist with daily operations.

Skills

Event planning

Marketing

Community outreach

Public speaking

Job description

Ilsley Public Library is searching for our next Library Assistant II—Adult Programming and Circulation . This position energizes the library’s connection to the community through creative programming, dynamic marketing, and meaningful partnerships. They design and deliver engaging events that spark curiosity, foster learning, and bring people together, both inside the library and beyond its walls. As the library’s lead for marketing and outreach, they share the library’s story across multiple platforms and collaborate with local organizations to expand its reach and relevance. Whether developing a new community initiative, hosting an author event, or greeting patrons at the circulation desk, the Adult Programming and Circulation librarian helps make the library a welcoming, inspiring space for everyone.

This is an exciting time to join the library as we prepare to move back into our newly renovated and expanded, state-of-the-artfacility! The AdultProgramming and Circulation librarianwill have the opportunity to develop innovative programs in amazing new spaces and help shape how the library connects with the community in its next chapter.

This position is 40hoursper week,Tuesday through Saturday,with evening hours as required.

About the IlsleyPublicLibrary

Established in 1848, IlsleyPublic Library serves Middlebury, Vermontand its surrounding towns with a teamof fiveprofessional librarians, sevenstaff members, and many dedicated substitutes, work study students, and volunteers. The library’s staff isitsgreatest asset, and as such continual professional development is expected and supported. The library’scollection consists of more than 50,000physicalitems with an annual circulation of over 130,000 and a total operating budget of over $800,000. It is consistently ranked among the top public libraries in the state for its high program attendance and overall number of visits. Ilsleyalso administers a branch library, the Sarah Partridge Library, which serves East Middlebury. Ilsleyworks in close collaboration with Middlebury Community Television, Middlebury College, town government, area schools, and a variety of business and not-for-profit community partners.

Salary and Benefits

The established salaryrangefor this position is $22.18/hr– $25.72/hr.This is a full-time union position (40 hrs/wk), and provides a comprehensive benefits package.