PT Library Assistant at Danbury Library Job at Metropolitan New York Library Cou

PT Library Assistant at Danbury Library

Role: Part‑Time Library Assistant at Danbury Library, Metropolitan New York Library Council.

Statement of Duties

• 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 provides excellent customer service and promotion of library services and programs; requires reliable transportation.
• Assists with execution of library reading campaigns – physical space preparations, decorations, and track setup and breakdown schedule.
• Provides 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 experience working in a library or public service setting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Clerical experience with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work and communicate well with library staff and patrons in a diverse community.

Work Schedule

Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Application Information

Qualified applications must be submitted online at www.danbury-ct.gov/employment. This position will remain open until filled.

EEO: The City of Danbury will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of 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.

Contact

Human Resources/Civil Service Department: (203) 797-4598 or humanresources@danbury-ct.gov

Salary: $16.35 per hour. Location: Danbury, Connecticut. Employment type: Part-Time. In-Person.