Job Opportunity: Library Assistant II, Children’s Services
The Pelham Public Library is looking for a friendly and energetic team member to work in the Children’s Department of our library, assisting at the main desk or teen circulation desk when necessary. The successful candidate will have creative problem-solving abilities, be attentive to details, and responsive to patron needs for both customer service and programming needs. We are looking for someone who will contribute to a positive environment and exhibit a commitment to our library’s mission.
Duties: General duties include checking materials in and out, handling reserved materials, cash transactions, creating displays, and providing excellent customer service to patrons both in person and over the phone and email. This role also promotes library services to patrons, school teachers and librarians, and home educators through outreach and while working at the public desk. This position also assists our Head of Children’s Services librarian develop, plan, and implement children’s programs and story times.
Qualifications: HS diploma required. Candidate must have excellent customer relations skills and proficiency with computers; must have experience with Microsoft Office, G Suite, and Canva. Experience working in a public or school library highly desirable. Experience working with newborns through middle school aged individuals highly desirable. Candidates must also be detail-oriented, with the ability to alphabetize and correctly shelve materials in Dewey Decimal order.
Closing date: November 6, 2026, or until position is filled.
Salary and Schedule (tentative): $19.14/HR, (17.5 hrs./week). Monday 10-1PM, Tuesday 10-3:30PM, Wednesday 3-6PM, Thursday 2-6PM, Every other Saturday 10-2PM
Address: To apply, submit resume and cover letter to Jennifer Greene via email: jgreene@pelhamweb.com or by mail to: Pelham Public Library 24 Village Green Pelham, NH 03076
