What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Library Assistant position at City of Belfast, Maine?
City of Belfast
Employment Opportunity
Part-Time Library Assistant
The City of Belfast, a vibrant, development-focused community of 7,000 located in midcoast Maine, is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. This position performs essential duties for the Belfast Free Library, including assisting the public with the use of library material, checking material in and out, shelving books and other items, processing interlibrary loan requests, sending out overdue notices, registering new patrons, and answering telephone inquiries.
The successful applicant must have a strong public service orientation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of literature, and familiarity with and ability to use current technology. Previous public library experience is preferred.
The pay for this position begins at $17.75 hourly in addition to earned paid time off. The schedule for this position regularly includes some evenings and Saturdays.
All applications are to be submitted in confidence, with a completed Belfast Employment Application form (www.cityofbelfast.org/Jobs) which must be received by the Human Resource Administrator, Nancy Driscoll, at 131 Church Street no later than 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Applications can be sent in a sealed envelope and may be delivered by mail or in-person to:
City of Belfast
Library Assistant Search
C/O HR Administrator
131 Church Street
Belfast, Maine 04915
Or by email to: work@cityofbelfast.org
The City of Belfast is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
