Employment Opportunities:

Children’s Assistant, Full-time - Thomaston Public Library

Responsibilities: Prepares and presents children’s programs and story hours under the direction of Children’s Librarian. Catalogs materials for the children’s department under the direction of the Adult Circulation/Tech Services Librarian.  Provides circulation and reference assistance to youth birth through grade 12, parents, teachers, and caregivers. Covers the adult combined circulation/reference desk as needed. 

Qualifications: Combination of education and experience including knowledge of children’s literature; understanding of and respect for all children and their social and learning needs; ability to create engaging programs; understanding of and ability to uphold and explain library policies, goals, and services; excellent oral & communication skills; and computer literacy. This position requires interpersonal and communication skills and the desire to provide excellent customer service.     

Salary: The salary is $16-$18/hour with a benefit package, including health insurance and other Town of Thomaston benefits.

Hours: 35 hours per week including 2 nights a week, and every other Saturday (9:30 am to 3 pm) from Labor Day to the end of June. Closed Saturdays during July & August. Hourly pay rate: $16-$18 an hour. 

Please email (subject heading: Children’s Assistant)  a cover letter, resume, and Town of Thomaston application (sorry, required by the town!) to Amy Schumann at aschumann@biblio.org by midnight, Sunday, October 9. 

Cleaner

A part time, 10 hour a week, $14 an hour morning position that is responsible for the general housekeeping and cleaning
of the Thomaston Public Library. Adhere to daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of cleaning and maintenance as directed. Duties include:  bathroom cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, and keeping exits clear. 

Please fill out a town application and send to aschumann@biblio.org or drop it off at the main desk of the library.