Library Clerk In Children's Services

nan; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sachem Public Library in Islip, NY seeks an energetic Part-Time Library Clerk for the Children's Department. The role focuses on customer service, program reminders, and assisting with registrations and events. This in-person position supports collaborative library initiatives and sustainability goals.

Available mornings, afternoons, and evenings, with Friday evenings and weekends required in rotation for 17.5 hours per week. Salary is $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and ability to interact with patrons.
• The ability to work well with others.
• Be self-motivated and a team player.
• Organizational skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to make simple mathematical calculations.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software.
• Canva experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Make reminder calls for Children's programs.
• Multi-task in-person, phone and online requests simultaneously.
• Assist Children's with computer logins.
• Register patrons for programs with online software.
• Work collaboratively on library events and initiatives.
• Assist library staff with special projects and programs as assigned.
• Support the library's sustainability goals.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

Canva

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Canva

Job description

Part-Time Library Clerk Children's Department (17.5 hours)

Sachem Public Library seeks an energetic staff member who is passionate about customer service for a position in our Children's Department.

Primary responsibilities

• Make reminder calls for Children's programs.
• Multi-task in-person, phone and online requests simultaneously.
• Assist Children's with computer logins.
• Register patrons for programs with online software.
• Work collaboratively on library events and initiatives.
• Assist library staff with special projects and programs as assigned.
• Support the library's sustainability goals.

The ideal candidate should possess

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with patrons.
• The ability to work well with others.
• Be self-motivated and a team player.
• Organizational skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to make simple mathmatical calculations.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software.
• Experience with Canva prefferred, but not required.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Schedule

• Available mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
• Friday evenings required.
• Weekends required in rotation for a total of 17.5 hours weekly.
• Flexibility is a plus.

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Work Location: In person