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Employment at MPL
For questions about empolyment opportunities at the Merrimack Public Library, please reach out to our Patron Services Team.
Phone: 603-424-5021
Part-time Youth Services Library 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 have creative problem-solving skills and can 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; and attending outreach events. See below for the full job description.
Hours: Schedule of 20 hours/week includes morning and afternoon shifts, one evening each week and rotating weekends.
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 of 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 desirable. MLIS students are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: October 4, 2024 or until position is filled.
Salary: $16.72/hr
Address: To apply, submit resume, cover letter, a completed Merrimack Public Library Job Application form, and list of three references to Yvette Couser at ycouser@merrimacklibrary.org or via USPS to: Merrimack Public Library, 470 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054
Full-time Youth Services Assistant, Teen Services
Description: The Merrimack Public Library is looking for a positive team-player to work in our Teen area and Patron Services Department. The ideal candidate will have creative problem-solving skills and can be attentive to details while exhibiting a commitment to our library's mission. Duties include planning and supervising new, innovative events for tweens and teens and their families/caregivers; providing readers' advisory services and guidance in locating library materials; assisting patrons in the use of library computers and online services; assisting at the Patron Services desk; and attending outreach events. See below for the full job description.
Hours: This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. The schedule is Monday - Thursday from 12:30-8:30 pm, Friday from 9-5 pm, and a Saturday rotation of approximately one Saturday per month.
Qualifications: This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Five years in a library setting with specialized knowledge and experience preferred. Requires experience with computers, knowledge of young adult literature and experience working with youth. Artistic and creative skills are also desireable.
Closing date: November 1, 2024 or until position is filled.
Salary: $17.40-18.60/hour, depending on experience. This position includes benefits.
Address: To apply, submit resume, cover letter, a completed Merrimack Public Library Job Application form, and list of three references to Yvette Couser at ycouser@merrimacklibrary.org or via USPS to: Merrimack Public Library, 470 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054
