The City of Watertown is hiring: Library- Part Time Library Assistant in Waterto

WATERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY PART TIME CHILDREN'S LIBRARY ASSISTANT

The Watertown Public Library is seeking a friendly and energetic person with outstanding customer service skills, to join our busy Children's department. A regular work schedule includes morning, afternoons, one evening a week, and one weekend per month, including Sunday.

Characteristic Work:

Under supervision or direction, performs clerical and other nonprofessional library duties as required.

Examples:

• Assists with preparing and implementing creative, age appropriate programing for children and their families.
• Provides reference and reader's advisory guidance to children and caregivers.
• Assists with social media outlets for the Children's Department.
• Promotes children's services at various events and functions.
• Assists with routine children's desk procedures.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Training and qualifications:

• Position requires a one year post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Prior experience working with children of all ages
• A child-friendly demeanor
• Knowledge of children's author, books, and trends.
• Comfortable with social media
• Available to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and public
• Pass a WI State Criminal Background Check

Part time employees will have a regular work schedule includes morning, afternoons, one evening a week, and one weekend per month, including Sunday. Starting wage is $16.61 per hour. Benefits are not included with this position.

Application is available online at or email questions to Human Resources at

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application review will begin Friday 4pm January 31, 2025 and will remain open until filled.

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