Maine Municipal Association is hiring: Publicity and Adult Programming Librarian

Publicity and Adult Programming Librarian (Part-Time) - Merrill Memorial Library (Yarmouth, ME)

Start Date: February 11, 2025 | End Date: March 24, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Library

Position: Publicity and Adult Programming Librarian (Part-Time)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Merrill Memorial Library (Yarmouth, Maine)

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Merrill Memorial Library (215 Main Street, Yarmouth) is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Publicity and Adult Programming Librarian. This person performs a variety of routine and complex duties, including but not limited to:

1. General Duties: Checking materials in-and-out of the Library, issuing library cards, assisting patrons with general and reference questions, assisting patrons with a variety of technology, opening and closing the building, answering phones and emails, shelving returned items and general collection maintenance.
2. Adult Program Duties: Plan, prepare and co-host monthly book group discussion with one other MML Staff Member.
3. Publicity Duties: Prepare advertising and promotional materials for all Library programs, seasonal hours, weather cancellations and delays, holiday hours, policy changes and event details.

The successful candidate must have experience working in a busy Library environment and be able to maintain a professional demeanor while multitasking.

A Bachelor’s degree in library science, liberal arts, public administration or a closely related field is required.

The schedule for this position is Wednesday and Thursday (9a-3p), Friday (9a-5p), including one Saturday (9a-3p) in rotation with all other MML Staff.

Applications are accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

To Apply: Please submit a complete application packet to hr@yarmouth.me.us. Your materials should be addressed to the attention of Heidi Grimm, MML Library Director, or Jessica Factor, Human Resources Director. Please include the Town’s Employment Application, a cover letter, resume and the names of two professional references.