Adult Services Assistant- Library
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Job Location:
Cohasset, MN - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 30 - 36
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Adult Services Assistant- Library
Join the Town of Cohasset a vibrant waterfront community on the South Shore as an Adult Services Assistant at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library. Were a dynamic collaborative team that loves what we do and takes pride in serving our community. Were looking for a motivated professional whos ready to hit the ground running work side-by-side with talented colleagues and drive new ideas and positive initiatives that make a real impact. If youre ready to bring your skills passion and fresh perspective to a place that values innovation and teamwork we want to hear from you.
Position Overview: The Adult Services Assistant is supervised by the Assistant Library Director and collaborates closely with them to develop plan and oversee library programming for adults and all-ages audiences. The role also involves organizing special programs in collaboration with local groups as well as community outreach. The Adult Services Assistant also offers reference and tech help services when needed. Some collection development will also be required. As the PPML is a team-oriented environment all employees are required to cover different departments when necessary especially on the Circulation Desk. This position requires night and weekend shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
The Adult Services Assistant supports a wide range of public service programming and community engagement functions. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating adult and all-ages programs coordinating marketing efforts and maintaining accurate program and collection budgets. The role assists with the selection and maintenance of library materials analyzes collection data and stays current with industry trends. Public service duties include providing reference and technology assistance supporting passport services offering readers advisory and covering the Circulation Desk as needed. The position also fosters community connections through outreach participates in local events and delivers materials or welcome resources to residents. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience working in a library or related public service environment; working knowledge of library practices and procedures; familiarity with library-specific and standard office computer applications; understanding of ComCat and Interlibrary Loan processes; and knowledge of state and local library policies. Strong oral and written communication skills; customer service skills; ability to use mobile devices library applications GSuite and basic design or social media tools such as Canva or Library Aware.
Preferred Qualifications:
A masters degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution; experience in a public library setting; demonstrated skill in reference services readers advisory and adult programming; and knowledge of local state and national reference resources. Experience developing social media content or press releases is also preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full-time position classified as Grade A2 with a rate of $30.85- $36.87/hr. . The Town of Cohasset offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience along with a comprehensive benefits package.
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The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at
The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal offense record inquiry ( CORI check) pre-employment DOT physical examination drug test & all other background checks where required.
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