Part-Time Circulation Aide
Description: The Merrimack Public Library is looking for a positive team player to work in our fast-paced Circulation Department. The ideal candidate will be a flexible team player, have creative problem-solving abilities, and be attentive to details while exhibiting a commitment to our library's mission. Duties include checking in and out library materials, processing patron reserve materials, processing financial transactions, and providing general assistance to the public both in person and over the phone and email. Please read the full job description below for a complete list of responsibilities.
Hours: Schedule of 14 hours/week includes morning and afternoon shifts, one evening each week, and rotating weekends. While the library is operating under modified hours due to COVID-19, flexibility in scheduling is expected.
Qualifications: Candidate must be age 18 or older. HS diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred. Competency in computer use including Microsoft Office products and internet searching required. Familiarity with social media preferred. Prior library experience and/or customer service experience preferred.
Closing date: October 17th or until position is filled.
Salary: $12/hour
To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, completed MPL Job Application form, and a list of three professional references to Yvette Couser at ycouser@merrimacklibrary.org (link sends email) or via USPS to:
Yvette Couser, Merrimack Public Library
470 Daniel Webster Highway
Merrimack, NH 03054
Part-Time Youth Services Aide
Description: The Merrimack Public Library is looking for a positive team player to work in our fast-paced Youth Services Department. The ideal candidate will be a flexible team player, have creative problem-solving abilities, and be attentive to details while exhibiting a commitment to our library's mission. Duties include creating and leading innovative programs for children and teens in both an in-person and virtual environment; providing readers' advisory services and guidance in locating library materials; assisting patrons in the use of library computers and online services; attending outreach events. Scroll to the bottom of the apge for a link to the full job description.
Hours: Schedule of 15-20 hours/week that includes morning and afternoon shifts, one evening each week, and rotating weekends. While the library is operating under modified hours due to COVID-19, flexibility in scheduling is expected.
Qualifications: Candidate must be age 18 or older. HS diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred. Competency in computer use including Microsoft Office products and internet searching required. Familiarity with social media preferred. Prior library experience and/or customer service experience preferred. Experience working with children and teens and/or knowledge of children's and teen literature preferred. Artistic and creative skills are also desireable. MLIS students are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: October 17th or until position is filled.
Salary: $12/hour
To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, completed MPL Job Application form, and a list of three professional references to Yvette Couser at ycouser@merrimacklibrary.org (link sends email) or via USPS to:
Yvette Couser, Merrimack Public Library
470 Daniel Webster Highway
Merrimack, NH 03054
