Youth Services Library Assistant

From the Little Pig House to Storytimes with Miss Tammy, the Summer Reading Game Wall, the thousands of books in our collection, and the knowledgeable people behind the desk, our Youth Services area—located in the Lower Level of Cortland Free Library, with its own entrance on Court Street—is filled with inspirational, educational, and memory-making opportunities.

We’re looking for a friendly, creative Youth Services Library Assistant to join the team!

Are you a social media user who loves finding new ideas on Pinterest and TikTok and posts regularly on Facebook and Instagram? Ideally, you’ll also have experience with Canva (to help make event flyers), WordPress (to help update the library’s events calendar), and Polaris (our library management system).

Your time at the library will also be filled with some of the duties of our Circulation Desk Assistants (checking items in and out; helping patrons find items; placing items on hold), with an emphasis on customer service, marketing and assisting with our YS Librarian’s needs (may include helping develop programs, assistance with reporting, etc.)

Hours are full-time, Monday through Friday, approximately 9 to 5, with some evenings and weekends. Starting pay is $16.74/hour. This position is open until filled.

Required: HS diploma or GED

Required: Library circulation desk assistant experience or equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.74 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Library services: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person