Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

Once or twice a month on weekends, YSS posts round-ups of ads that are sent to us or that we come across. If you have a position opening up and would like to see it on the YSS blog, please forward the job ad link/descriptions to the YSS blog at the email address listed in the header above the day's blog post.

Here are a flood of late-September listings:

Elm Grove Public Library     Youth Services Librarian    (part-time)

The Elm Grove Public Library is accepting applications for the position of part-time Youth Services Librarian. Elm Grove is a beautiful village in eastern Waukesha County, with a lovely park, pond and walking trails immediately outside the library’s front door. The library is known for its strong customer-service focus and community relationships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with developing and providing youth library programs and services; assisting with youth department collection maintenance; and providing reference, computer assistance and readers’ advisory services at the reference desk.
This position is 12 hours per week plus one eight-hour Saturday approximately every six weeks. This would be an ideal position for a new librarian or for an experienced librarian who has the desire to work specifically in a part-time role.

Master of Library Science degree from an accredited program is required. Previous youth services and public library experience desired. A successful applicant will be required to undergo a drug screening and a background check. Please send resume, cover letter, and Village of Elm Grove application form to the Elm Grove Public Library, Attention: Sarah Muench, 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI 53122, or email application materials to Sarah Muench at muench@elmgrove.lib.wi.us.  The deadline for applications is Friday, October 18, 2024.

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Greenfield Public Library.  Children’s Librarian ( part-time)

The Greenfield Public Library in Greenfield, WI, is seeking a full-time children’s Librarian to work in a robust and active department that is dynamic, creative, organized, tech-savvy, and community-minded. The ideal candidate will work well independently and collaboratively, have comprehensive knowledge of children’s literature, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The Children’s Librarian reports to the Youth Services Manager and is responsible for providing library services to children and families in and outside of the library. This position provides excellent customer service to library patrons, assists patrons and staff in meeting their reference and information needs, plans and conducts programs with a focus on children and their caregivers, promotes youth services to the community, manages assigned library collections, participates in the day-to-day operation of the library and administers other library services as assigned.

The City of Greenfield is nearly 12 square miles with over 37,000 people. It has two fire stations, an active community center, a popular Sunday Farmer’s Market, 14 city parks, and five county parks. With five aldermanic districts and a full-time mayor, the boundaries of the City include three school districts: Greenfield, West Allis/West Milwaukee, and Whitnall. Greenfield is proud to be the Home of the Knockout Rose.

Please review the full job description for the children's librarian position at <https://tinyurl.com/yzr5xc8k> https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/greenfieldwi/jobs/newprint/4662292

Application Process
Applications are accepted through the City of Greenfield's online application site. For instructions on applying online, visithttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/greenfieldwi

Required Education/Training and Experience

* Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
* One (1) year of experience in library operations is required (public library experience preferred). Experience, knowledge, or training related to youth services preferred.
* Excellent communication, project management skills, and strong customer service skills are required.

The Greenfield Public Library reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate regarding education and experience requirements and may consider combinations of education and experience likely to lead to success with essential duties and responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Ability to work 40 hours per week, including evenings, and a rotating Saturday and Sunday schedule. Flexibility in scheduling is required.

The hourly rate for this position is $22.89-$26.28. The City of Greenfield provides excellent benefits, including health insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on October 4, 2023. EOE.

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L.E. Phillips (Eau Claire) Memorial Public Library         Youth Services Assistant (part-time)
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, seeks an enthusiastic, creative, organized team member who enjoys interacting with people of all ages, particularly children and their caregivers. This Assistant position provides reference and reader’s advisory for the youth services division, assists with children’s programs, promotes library services through displays and bulletin boards, helps with division organization and communication through statistical tracking and so much more.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position, averaging 19 hours per week. The 2024 starting wage is $19.35 per hour and includes paid floating holiday. The proposed schedule includes a variety of daytime and afternoon hours, a regular weekly evening shift and rotating Saturdays.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/employment/T o apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and library employment application.

For priority consideration, please apply by 8:00AM, Friday, October 11th. We will continue to accept application materials until the position is filled.

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McIntosh (Viroqua) Memorial Library     Youth Services Director (full time)

McIntosh (Viroqua) Memorial Library     Manager of Afterschool Program (part-time)

The McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua, Wisconsin is hiring a full-time Youth Services Director and a part-time Manager for the After School Program. McIntosh Memorial Library is located in Southwest Wisconsin in Vernon County. Details about both positions can be found on the library website https://mcintoshmemoriallibrary.org/employment/

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The City of Viroqua is an equal opportunity employer.