Librarian 2 - Community Branch Services Library Assistant

The Community Branch Services Library Assistant is a paraprofessional position, reporting to the Community Branch Services Supervisor and under the overall direction of the Deputy Director for Adult Services. This position assists with the daily operations of assigned branch libraries; coordinates and performs circulation activities; provides exemplary customer service to patrons; acts as a liaison with the Main Library Circulation Department and C/W MARS; and supervises operations in the Community Branch Services Supervisor’s absence. Work will include evenings, weekends and assignments in other departments, locations and Mobile services vehicle.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         One (1) year of community public service work, such as library, day care center, book store, or equivalent 

·         Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI

·         Reliable transportation to travel between required locations

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

·         One (1) year of supervisory experience in a youth setting

·         One (1) year of customer service experience

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

NA

Salary Range$19.26 - $23.10  / hour

Salary Notes

Salary based on experience

Closing Date

10/11/24

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on or before FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024, To: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference given to Worcester Residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall Human Resources, 508-799-1030, [email protected]. 

The Worcester Public Library makes every effort to support ALA’s “Core Competences of Librarianship” http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/corecomp as approved and adopted as policy by the ALA Council, January 27th 2009 and, as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.