The Chichester Town Library seeks a mature, outgoing, creative, and tech-savvy individual to serve as the library’s Storytime and Library Aide. This is a part-time position (12.5 hours per week) and includes Tuesday 10-1:30, Wednesday 2:30-8:30 and Saturdays 9-12 PM. The Storytime and Library Aide works under the supervision of and collaborates with the Director to plan and conduct programs for children and teens, such as story times, summer reading programs, school visits and special programs. This individual works with the Director to create themed displays that feature library resources, design promotional materials for social media posts and monthly newsletters and calendars that highlight youth programs and services, and assist with the processing of new books and other materials.
They will also make recommendations for material selections and provide reader’s advisory. You must pass a Department of Safety Background check.
Qualifications:
High School graduate, with one-year library or clerical experience working with the public and comfortable working with children and youth. Must be detail oriented, a team player, and have the ability to follow written and oral instructions. The ability to learn the Dewey Decimal system, automated library system, and the library circulation policies and procedures. Flexibility to deal with multiple tasks and patrons simultaneously. Must have basic typing/computer skills, and be comfortable with the latest technology. Friendly and approachable with library patrons, and to work with children and compile weekly crafts, stories and songs. During the summer would help with the Summer Reading programs for children and youth.
Benefits:
After successfully completing an initial probationary period, employees are entitled to 1 week of annual leave.
$12 per hour with a potential for a review and raise after 60 days.
Please send an email with three references, resume and cover letter to Caroline Pynes, Director at chichestertownlibrary@gmail.com.
Closing Date: March 31, 2024
