Librarian 2 Youth Services Branch Library Assistant

This is a paraprofessional position, reporting to the Branch Manager for Youth Services, in conjunction with the Branch Supervisor, and under the overall direction of the Deputy Director for Youth Services. This position assists with the daily operations of assigned branch libraries located within a Worcester elementary school; coordinates and performs all circulation activities; acts as a liaison with the Main Library Circulation Department; organizes and performs the holds process and functions; assists with readers advisory and reference services; and provides exemplary customer service to patrons. Work will include evening and weekend assignments, and working at other locations and Mobile Services vehicle

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Qualifications

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE

·         High school diploma or equivalent.

·         One (1) year of community public service work, such as library, day care center, recreation program or classroom.

·         Prior customer service experience.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI.

·         Reliable transportation to travel between required locations.

**PREFERRED  **

·         One (1) year of supervisory experience.

·         Prior professional experience working with youth.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

NA

Salary Range$19.26 - $23.10  / hour

Salary Notes

Based on experience

Closing Date

9/13/2024

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on or before SEPTEMBER 13, 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]. 

For a full job description please visit: www.mywpl.org/jobs-wpl

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.