Town of Canton, CT is hiring: Library Aide I in Collinsville

Library Aide I

The Town of Canton is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, customer-service-oriented self-starter to join the staff of the Canton Public Library as a part-time Library Aide I in our busy and dynamic Children’s department. This is an excellent position for someone looking for mentoring, training, and experience in the diverse duties required for children’s library services professionals.

Responsibilities:

1. Planning and carrying out children’s programming;
2. Staffing the children’s desk;
3. Providing reference and readers’ advisory services to children and families in person and over the phone;
4. Creating signs, flyers, and displays;
5. Processing library materials;
6. Other routine library and office tasks;
7. Cross-training to work at the busy circulation desk.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma and have experience working in a customer-facing environment, including experience working directly with children. A Bachelor’s degree and work experience in a library or early childhood education environment is preferred. The successful candidate will enjoy and have experience working with children, tweens, and families; be familiar and current with children’s literature and library services; have excellent customer service and communication skills; and be welcoming, courteous, and friendly to patrons of all ages. Strong computer and technology skills are essential. MLS candidates are encouraged to apply.

Position Details:

The position is approximately 8-12 hours per week, year-round. Evening and weekend availability is a must. Current hours of the position are Monday and Thursday 4-8pm and at least one Saturday per month in rotation, plus opportunities for sub shifts at other times. Pay is $19.72/hour, with no benefits.

Application Process:

To apply, send a completed Town of Canton employment application and cover letter to:
Taryn Schrager, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Canton
PO Box 168
4 Market Street
Collinsville, CT 06022
or via email to employment@townofcantonct.org

Applications must be received by Wednesday, October 16. EOE.