Part-time Children's Department Assistant

Come join the friendliest library in Rockland County! Valley Cottage Library, located in a nearby suburb of NYC, is a renowned community resource serving the 23,000 residents of the Nyack School District. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized person with excellent customer service skills who can perform a variety of tasks in our busy Children’s Department. The ideal candidate will be a community-focused individual with a passion for serving children and families, and a love for promoting reading and learning to children of all ages. Qualifications: • Associate’s Degree or suitable experience • Excellent customer service skills, including experience working with children and a diverse public • Competency in Microsoft Office • Self-directed and able to work independently Responsibilities include: • Assists children ranging in age from birth through grade 5 and their caregivers with various library functions • Prepares and assists with select programs including craft preparation • Assists with program registration and correspondence with patrons • Helps implement the Summer Reading Club and other seasonal programs • Creates reading lists, bibliographies, display signs and book displays This is a part-time position which includes 4 hrs/week (Tuesday evenings 5pm – 7pm, Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm) and the third Sunday of each month 11:45am-4pm. The hourly range is $20.00-$23.00/hr, commensurate with experience. A job description for this position can be found at: www.valleycottagelibrary.org/jobs-at-vcl. If you possess a passion to work in a team-based and customer-focused environment that strives to provide excellent services to the community apply now! A completed employment application is required and can be obtained at www.valleycottagelibrary.org/jobs-at-vcl. Please email the completed application, a resume and cover letter highlighting your experience to the attention of Ashley Maraffino, Assistant Director at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until February 21, 2025. Valley Cottage Library is an equal opportunity employer. LocationValley Cottage Library 110 Route 303 Valley Cottage, NY 10989 Compensation $20-$23/hour Application URL or Email Apply online here Submit specified application materials to [email protected]. Apply Job!