Lydia Taft Pratt Library in Dummerston, VT seeks a part-time Library Assistant to help launch a new grant-funded Children’s Literacy and Library Services program
Roles and responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Staffing the children’s room to provide circulation and readers advisory services
- Working together with the library director to design and implement passive and active library programming for children and families
- Coordinating Storytime Program with volunteers
- Publicity and outreach to promote the library’s services for children
- Maintain statistics on usage of children’s services and programs
- Work with director to refine and implement the collection policy as well as the budget for children’s materials and services
- Other projects as appropriate
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate has training and/or experience in early childhood education as well as in library services. A knowledge of Dummerston entities and organizations is extremely helpful.
Hours and Compensation
The position is funded from January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025 for 12 hours/week at $18/hour before taxes.
Hours are TBD together with the library director, but will likely include working alternating Saturdays in addition to weekday morning and afternoon hours.
To Apply
Please email a cover letter, resume, and list of two professional references to Library Director Dena Marger at dummerstonvtlibrary@gmail.com.
– Posted 12/21/24