Bilingual Library Clerk (Part-Time)

City of New Haven; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of New Haven seeks a part-time paraprofessional for the New Haven Free Public Library. This role involves clerical work, technology support, and assisting patrons in both English and Spanish. The position is perfect for motivated individuals looking to start their career in Library Science.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma and one year of related experience. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of office procedures and the Dewey Decimal System.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and at least one year of experience in library or customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Answer general queries from the public and refer patrons as needed.
• Register customers and update borrowing records.
• Perform routine clerical duties and data entry.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Knowledge of office procedures

Ability to file alphabetically and numerically

Basic arithmetic computation skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

High school graduation

One year of experience in library or customer service

Tools

Computer hardware and software

Job description

The City of New Haven seeks a part-time paraprofessional for the New Haven Free Public Library. This role involves clerical work, technology support, and assisting patrons in both English and Spanish. The position is perfect for motivated individuals looking to start their career in Library Science.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma and one year of related experience. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of office procedures and the Dewey Decimal System.