Library Staff Assistant (Childrens)

State; Marlborough, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Union benefits (MMEA)

Job summary

Marlborough Public Library in Marlborough, MA is seeking a friendly Library Staff Assistant (Children's) for a part-time role in the Children's Department. The position involves staffing the children's desk, helping families, and contributing to programs and displays.

Ideal candidates will be reliable, eager to learn technology, able to work evenings and weekends, and comfortable assisting with children's literature and programming. Familiarity with Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; library policies and procedures must be understood and followed.
• Positive attitude, helpful demeanor, reliable and able to adapt quickly.
• Comfort with learning new technology and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Spanish or Portuguese desirable.

Responsibilities

• Staff the children's desk and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist parents and children with book recommendations.
• Assist with children’s programming and events.
• Develop attractive displays and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Problem solving

Willingness to learn technology

Spanish/Portuguese helpful

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Library Staff Assistant (Childrens), Marlborough Public Library (Marlborough)

The Marlborough Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, team player for a part-time (19 hours/week) job to join our Children's Department. This position is part of the MMEA union and includes paid sick time and vacation. Our team is supportive, fun, and enjoys serving the families of Marlborough.

Duties include providing excellent customer service and hospitality while staffing the children's desk, assisting parents and children with book recommendations, assisting with children programming, developing attractive displays, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The schedule includes one night a week, every third Saturday, and periodic Sundays September-May.

A successful candidate will have a positive attitude; a desire to help people; the ability to learn new technology and adapt well to change; strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Must be reliable. Familiarity with Spanish, Portuguese desirable.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ability to receive, understand, interpret and carry out library policies and procedures, experience working with children, flexibility in scheduling including regularly assigned evening and weekend hours. Must be capable of operating computers and various pieces of office equipment, must have the ability to move around the facility; walking, sitting, bending, climbing, kneeling, carrying, stooping, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.