- Salary
- $16+/hr
- Location
- City of Danbury, CT, CT, US
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The City of Danbury is announcing an opening for the position of Part-time Library Assistant
Statement of duties:
The Part-time Library Assistant supports library services by assisting patrons in the use of library resources, assisting staff with programming and off-site outreach, and performing basic clerical duties as assigned. The Library Assistant should possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse population.
- Provides hands-on assistance to programming staff by helping with room setup, breakdown, and attendance taking.
- Assists with publishing events to the library webpage, and sharing content to social media during programs and outreach events.
- Attends off-site outreach events in the community and assists library staff by providing excellent customer service and promoting library services and programs. The candidate should have a reliable form of transportation to attend community events during the shift.
- Assists with the execution of library reading campaigns - physical space preparations like decorations and keeping track of the setup and breakdown schedule.
- Provide services to the public at various service desks
- Assists with craft preparation for library programs.
- Assists librarians with weeding items from the collection and other special projects.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a library or public service setting
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Clerical experience with good attention to detail
- The ability to work and communicate well with library staff and patrons in a diverse community
Application Submission: Qualified applicants must submit their application online at www.danbury-ct.gov/employment. This position will remain open until filled.
Important Note: Paper applications will not be accepted. The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions, or false, misleading, or inaccurate information, will result in rejection of the application.
Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department at (203) 797-4598 or [email protected] if you need assistance or have any general questions.
The City of Danbury will not discriminate against any applicant based on sex, race, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, or disability, except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification. We encourage African Americans, women, Hispanics, and other minorities who meet the minimum qualifications to apply.
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