Saturday, September 21, 2024

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 is a mid-September listings

Hartford Public Library       Youth Services Librarian      (full-time)
Do you love making a difference? The Hartland Public Library is looking for an innovative and customer-service-focused Youth Services Librarian to join our team and bring amazing programs and literacy opportunities to our community! This full-time position (40 hours/week) involves both independent work and collaborating with other librarians and staff members to perform such responsibilities as Storytimes, planning unique children’s programming opportunities, hosting bi-monthly school visits, and purchasing materials for our children’s collections, amongst others.

This position is non-supervisory and reports directly to the Library Director. Schedule includes one evening per week and one Saturday a month. The ideal candidate would have excellent public-facing skills, along with an ability to build and maintain community and patron relationships. Please refer to the position listing on our website for a complete list of duties, responsibilities, and the application process. 
This position is eligible for health insurance, paid time off, and inclusion in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Hourly salary starts at $24.00, with a range dependent on qualifications. The position will be open until filled, but priority will be given to applications received by October 1, 2024.


Greenfield Public Library      Children’s Librarian (full-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.

Application Process
Applications are accepted through the City of Greenfield's online application site.  Visit https://tinyurl.com/2rkm3tn3 for instructions to apply online.

Required Education/Training and Experience

  *   Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
  *   One (1) year experience in library operations 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 by submitted by 11:59 pm on October 4, 2023.  EOE
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