Library Associate - Youth Services
Library Associate - Youth Services
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The Falmouth Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic creative and innovative full-time Library Associate for Youth Services. This position works 37.5 hours per week generally 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is part of a Saturday rotation with some evenings required. The Library Associate for Youth Services works under the direction of the Managing Librarian for Youth Services assists with Childrens Room staff training as necessary and oversees the work of the Childrens Room in the absence of the Managing Librarian for Youth Services.
The primary functions of this position are to schedule plan conduct and publicize programs and activities for children from birth to age 12 at the Main Library and at both branches and to act as a liaison to the School Department and other community groups to develop cooperative programs to promote childrens literacy. Other duties include but are not limited to: creating interesting and engaging displays of Library materials handling general and more complex circulation transactions; answering patron questions and referring complex situations to the Managing Librarian for Youth Services as necessary; and general collection maintenance as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree and three (3) years of experience in library or related childrens service work; or any equivalent combination of education training or experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
The successful candidate will be creative energetic and flexible and have a positive attitude a welcoming demeanor and excellent communication and customer service skills. Familiarity with child development the principles of early literacy and childrens literature preferred. Previous experience providing programs to school-aged children and working in a public library is strongly desired.
Expected Starting Wage Range: Step 1 ($26.64/hour) - Step 4 ($29.97/hour) commensurate with qualifications and experience with room to annually advance along the 7-step salary table. Comprehensive benefits including 13 paid holidays per year; vacation/sick/personal paid time off; Town contribution of up to 75% of the cost of health insurance; cost-effective dental vision life insurance and disability policy plans; enrollment in the defined benefit pension plan; voluntary pre-tax and Roth 457(b) plans; and opportunities for professional development.
Preference Date to Apply: Monday July 28 2025 by 4:30 p.m. The position will remain open until filled but candidates who apply by the preference date and time will be given preference over later applications.
About the Town of Falmouth as an Employer: We are a people-oriented municipality that strives to provide a welcoming and supportive work culture a professional and stable work environment and opportunities for additional training and professional development. We are proud to offer competitive compensation insurance and other benefits including enrollment in the Towns pension plan and to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applicants of all abilities cultures backgrounds and identities. All applicants must have the ability to effectively work and interact with individuals and groups of various abilities cultures backgrounds and identities.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
