Children’s Program Coordinator (part-time), Town of Esopus Library
The Town of Esopus Library is seeking an energetic, flexible and creative person to fill a part-time (25 hours a week) Children’s Program Coordinator position.
Under the general supervision of the Library Director, the Children’s Program Coordinator creates, coordinates, publicizes, and facilitates all library programs for children and families. The incumbent assists in the development of the children’s print and media collections, assists patrons with reference questions, reader’s advisory, routine computer and internet use questions, and provides circulation services as needed. The ability to interact positively with patrons is necessary, as well an ability to reach out to the community. Strong computer skills are necessary, as well as knowledge and proficiency in library functions.
Saturday and evening hours may be assigned.
Candidates should have an ability to establish relationships with children and parents, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The incumbent should possess good judgment, initiative, tact and courtesy, as well as a physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Candidates should be comfortable with and willing to do programs on Zoom and in person.
The pay is $15.84 per hour with benefits including New York State retirement, medical, dental, and vision.
Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Library Science, English, Communications or closely related field from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, and one (1) year of experience in a library setting or performing duties related to the supervision, coordination and administration of youth programs,
OR
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate degree in Education, Library Science, English or Communications or closely related field, and three (3) years of experience in a library setting or performing duties related to the supervision, coordination and administration of youth programs.
If interested, please a meaningful cover letter, résumé and three (3) references to: Kristin Charles-Scaringi, Assistant Director Esopus Library
assistdirector@esopuslibrary.org OR P.O. Box 1167 Port Ewen, NY 12466
Applications will be reviewed as received.
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Circulation Clerk (part-time), Town of Esopus Library
The Esopus Library is seeking an energetic and organized people-person to fill a part-time (26 hours per week) Circulation Clerk position.
The primary role of this position is to staff the library’s circulation desk under the direction of the director. Stellar customer service is a key aspect of this role.
Responsibilities include:
- Serving as a frontline staff member to visitors to the library
- Processing and organizing library materials as they come in and out of the library
- Answering patron’s questions and item requests in person, over the phone and through email
- Assisting patrons on the public computers and copier/scanner, as well as faxing for patrons
- Additional daily tasks are gathering items to send to other libraries, shelving, shelf reading, and assisting other staff
- And other tasks as assigned
Weekday availability required, especially Thursdays and Fridays. May include some evening and weekend shifts. Morning, afternoon, and full-day shifts are available.
Candidates should be comfortable working with databases, computers, and people. Experience with the Sierra integrated library system is a plus, but not required. Providing a friendly, positive experience to a diverse community is important.
Pay is $13.50 per hour with benefits including New York State retirement, medical, dental, and vision.
If interested, please send a meaningful cover letter, résumé, and three (3) references to: Kristin Charles-Scaringi, Assistant Director Esopus Library
assistdirector@esopuslibrary.org OR P.O. Box 1167 Port Ewen, NY 12466
Applications will be reviewed as received.
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Office Clerk (part-time), Town of Esopus Library
The Esopus Library is seeking an energetic, organized, and detail-oriented person to fill a part-time (15 hours a week) Office Clerk position. Under the general supervision of the Library Director and Assistant Director, the Office Clerk performs routine clerical tasks.
The main responsibilities of this entry-level clerical position include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing vouchers
- Contacting companies to discuss billing matters
- Placing orders
- Maintaining a calendar of due dates to ensure that bills and invoices are paid on time
- Picking up and sorting mail
- Sorting, filing, and other clerical duties
- Other tasks as assigned
Weekday availability required. No evening hours.
Candidates should be comfortable working with numbers, computers, and people.
Pay is $13.50 per hour.
If interested, please send a meaningful cover letter, résumé, and three (3) references to: Kristin Charles-Scaringi, Assistant Director Esopus Library
assistdirector@esopuslibrary.org OR P.O. Box 1167 Port Ewen, NY 12466
Applications will be reviewed as received.
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Mid-Hudson Library System (Poughkeepsie, NY)
- Administrative Associate (part-time)
- Interlibrary Loan / Cataloging Specialist (full-time)
- Library Sustainability Associate (full-time)
- Technology Operations Support Specialist (full-time)
Positions are open until filled with the first evaluation of applicants starting on Friday, June 25th.
MHLS recommends that the minimum starting salary of a full or part-time librarian with an MLS degree be at least equal to that of a teacher with a master’s degree in the same community.
