The Minot-Sleeper Library has an immediate opening for a creative, engaging and energetic Youth Services Assistant in our children’s department! This is a part-time, public-facing and detail-oriented position. If you are a self-motivated, community-focused individual interested in working with youth of all ages and their families in a busy library setting, we want to hear from you!
Duties:
•Plan and deliver regularly scheduled story times and programming for toddlers and preschoolers.
•Plan and host regularly scheduled events for middle and high schoolers.
•Support youth services by staffing the children's room, prepping crafts and passive programming, designing displays, shelving and maintaining organization in the children’s and teen areas.
•Assist director in school and community outreach.
•Provide exemplary customer service at all times.
•Assist patrons of all ages with reference and readers’ advisory.
•Assist with collection development for children’s and young adult materials.
•Maintain strong verbal/written communication and work effectively as part of a team.
•Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
•Bachelor’s degree and some library experience preferred.
•An equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities needed in this role will be considered.
•Demonstrated experience working with children of all ages.
•Excellent organizational skills.
•Knowledge of children’s literature.
•Solid computer skills, library I.L.S. system experience preferred.
•Ability to work independently.
•Knowledge of public library policies and procedures.
•Knowledge of integrated library systems preferred.
Benefits:
Earned time off and approved holiday pay
Hiring Wage Range:
$19-23/hour dependent on experience
Other Considerations/Requirements:
•This is a part-time, set schedule of 20-24 hours/week based upon library programming needs.
•Includes one evening and one Saturday per month on rotation. Some schedule flexibility possible based on library programming needs.
•Clean New Hampshire State Criminal Background Check and fingerprinting required.
How to submit an application/resume:
Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references to: Jess Ross, Director, at librarian@bristolnh.gov or mail to: Attn: Jess Ross, Director, Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant St., Bristol, NH 03222.
URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/employment-opportunities.html
The Minot-Sleeper Library is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.
Closing date for submissions:
9/15/2026
Duties:
•Plan and deliver regularly scheduled story times and programming for toddlers and preschoolers.
•Plan and host regularly scheduled events for middle and high schoolers.
•Support youth services by staffing the children's room, prepping crafts and passive programming, designing displays, shelving and maintaining organization in the children’s and teen areas.
•Assist director in school and community outreach.
•Provide exemplary customer service at all times.
•Assist patrons of all ages with reference and readers’ advisory.
•Assist with collection development for children’s and young adult materials.
•Maintain strong verbal/written communication and work effectively as part of a team.
•Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
•Bachelor’s degree and some library experience preferred.
•An equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities needed in this role will be considered.
•Demonstrated experience working with children of all ages.
•Excellent organizational skills.
•Knowledge of children’s literature.
•Solid computer skills, library I.L.S. system experience preferred.
•Ability to work independently.
•Knowledge of public library policies and procedures.
•Knowledge of integrated library systems preferred.
Benefits:
Earned time off and approved holiday pay
Hiring Wage Range:
$19-23/hour dependent on experience
Other Considerations/Requirements:
•This is a part-time, set schedule of 20-24 hours/week based upon library programming needs.
•Includes one evening and one Saturday per month on rotation. Some schedule flexibility possible based on library programming needs.
•Clean New Hampshire State Criminal Background Check and fingerprinting required.
How to submit an application/resume:
Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references to: Jess Ross, Director, at librarian@bristolnh.gov or mail to: Attn: Jess Ross, Director, Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant St., Bristol, NH 03222.
URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/employment-opportunities.html
The Minot-Sleeper Library is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.
Closing date for submissions:
9/15/2026
