Children Librarian

Children’s Librarian Position – Milford Memorial Library

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and creating joyful, educational experiences for children? Do you love stories, creativity, and making a difference in your community? The Milford Memorial Library has an immediate opening for a Children’s Librarian. This is a part-time position (approximately 25 hrs./week, includes accrued time off and IPERS) that also has the possibility of being a full-time position (approximately 40 hrs./week) with benefits. Successful applicants will have the ability to maintain working knowledge of library trends through continuing education and involvement in library operations; plan, arrange, and perform children’s programming; be able to work with children of all abilities, fostering an inclusive environment; serve as a specialist in our children’s collection, and assists patrons in its use; work well with others and the public; share in the duties of Library Assistants as time allows.

Minimum Qualifications: Ability to work all hours of library operation, including evenings and weekends; effectively communicate orally and in writing; provide quality customer service for library patrons of all ages; work well with children; be team player with strong communication and organizational skills; experience with computer systems (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, internet); ability to use computer, copy machine, fax, and other office equipment or be willing to learn.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with children’s programming; previous experience working in a school or public library setting; familiarity with books and other library resources.

Starting hourly range is $16.86 - $18.53 dependent on qualifications.

Applications will be taken until the position is filled. The City of Milford is an equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.86 - $18.53 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person