Job Description
Job Description
Please apply directly through our Town website: https://www.falmouthma.gov/723/EmploymentCurrent-Job-Openings
The Falmouth Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and innovative full-time Library Associate for Youth Services. This position works 37.5 hours per week, generally 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and is part of a Saturday rotation with some evenings required. The Library Associate for Youth Services works under the direction of the Managing Librarian for Youth Services, assists with Children’s Room staff training as necessary, and oversees the work of the Children’s Room in the absence of the Managing Librarian for Youth Services.
The primary functions of this position are to schedule, plan, conduct, and publicize programs and activities for children from birth to age 12 at the Main Library and at both branches and to act as a liaison to the School Department and other community groups to develop cooperative programs to promote children’s literacy. Other duties include but are not limited to: creating interesting and engaging displays of Library materials, handling general and more complex circulation transactions; answering patron questions and referring complex situations to the Managing Librarian for Youth Services as necessary; and general collection maintenance as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in library or related children’s service work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
The successful candidate will be creative, energetic, and flexible and have a positive attitude, a welcoming demeanor, and excellent communication and customer service skills. Familiarity with child development, the principles of early literacy, and children's literature preferred. Previous experience providing programs to school-aged children and working in a public library is strongly desired.
Expected Starting Wage Range: Step 1 ($26.64/hour) - Step 4 ($29.97/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience, with room to annually advance along the 7-step salary table. Comprehensive benefits, , including 13 paid holidays per year; vacation/sick/personal paid time off; Town contribution of up to 75% of the cost of health insurance; cost-effective dental, vision, life insurance, and disability policy plans; enrollment in the defined benefit pension plan; voluntary pre-tax and Roth 457(b) plans; and opportunities for professional development.
Preference Date to Apply: Monday, July 28, 2025 by 4:30 p.m. The position will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by the preference date and time will be given preference over later applications.
About the Town of Falmouth as an Employer: We are a people-oriented municipality that strives to provide a welcoming and supportive work culture, a professional and stable work environment, and opportunities for additional training and professional development. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, insurance, and other benefits, including enrollment in the Town's pension plan, and to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applicants of all abilities, cultures, backgrounds, and identities. All applicants must have the ability to effectively work and interact with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, and identities.
Please apply directly through our Town website: https://www.falmouthma.gov/723/EmploymentCurrent-Job-Openings
Company DescriptionThe Town of Falmouth is a vibrant and diverse community with a year-round population of 33,000 and a seasonal population of more than 105,000. Falmouth strives to be a premier Cape community that provides a responsive, accessible, and inclusive environment for all, and the Town is proud of its active citizen engagement and strong financial management.
We are a people-oriented municipality that strives to provide a welcoming and supportive work culture, a professional and stable work environment, and opportunities for additional training and professional development. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, insurance, and other benefits, including enrollment in the Town's pension plan, and to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applicants of all abilities, cultures, backgrounds, and identities.
Company Description
The Town of Falmouth is a vibrant and diverse community with a year-round population of 33,000 and a seasonal population of more than 105,000. Falmouth strives to be a premier Cape community that provides a responsive, accessible, and inclusive environment for all, and the Town is proud of its active citizen engagement and strong financial management.\r\n\r\nWe are a people-oriented municipality that strives to provide a welcoming and supportive work culture, a professional and stable work environment, and opportunities for additional training and professional development. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, insurance, and other benefits, including enrollment in the Town's pension plan, and to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applicants of all abilities, cultures, backgrounds, and identities.