Circulation Desk Representative

Reports to: Director of Library Services & Operations Status: Part-time; non-exempt, hourly, Saturdays (10am – 4pm), Thursday evenings (4pm-8pm), and occasional evenings and weekdays, as needed. Salary/compensation: The starting pay rate for this role is $17 per hour.

Overview: The circulation desk staff at Pequot Library serves as welcome ambassadors for the library, from greeting visitors to assisting with library inquiries to helping colleagues in other departments as needed. As such, it is important they project the welcome, helpfulness, and enthusiasm that help make Pequot Library such a unique and valued institution. They create an orderly and workable circulation desk environment that promotes overall materials circulation, program attendance, and membership growth. They will be requested to be available for some Special Events and Public Programs, as needed. The weekend circulation staff reports to the Director of Library Services & Operations and will staff the front desk every Thursday evening and 2-4 weekends per month in addition to occasional weekday shift substitution, as needed.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred or in progress and some library experience, preferred. Strong appreciation for providing customers with high-quality library services. High overall level of computer proficiency and quick at learning new technologies. Ability to communicate effectively, courteously and promote membership growth. Ability and desire to serve the public of all ages. Knowledge of current/popular books for Readers’ Advisory. Ability to work as a team member. Flexibility, sense of humor. Interest in the humanities. Availability for most weekends and Thursday evenings. Some availability to substitute for weekday shifts as needed.

Please see the full position posting HERE.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and résumé in one document to [email protected]. The position will be open until filled.