Love working with people? Do you enjoy variety?
We are looking for 2 new team members to fill important roles that will provide service and enrichment to many library users. Are you our new ADULT PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR? Will you be an essential LIBRARY CIRCULATION ASSISTANT? If you would like to meet us and talk about joining the Library, send us a resume and a cover letter to introduce yourself. Email your application to Lydia Kegler, the Library Director, at apply.bloompl@yahoo.com
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Mailed or hand-delivered applications will be accepted; email is preferred.
Review of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls, please.
Adult Programming & Community Outreach Coordinator (half-time)
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking person to fill this newly-created position. Our new colleague will create, support, and manage engaging creative, entertaining, and educational programs for adults. Digital literacy (the confidence and skills to use the Internet and smart devices) is one of our programming priorities.
This team member also develops and maintains partnerships with other community agencies and organizations to provide enrichment activities for adults.
Curiosity, a love of learning, and a sense of fun are key attributes of our new coworker. This position combines event planning with a strong desire to enrich the lives of people with a variety of free programs.
Familiarity with social services or a community nonprofit is welcome, as well as experience in creative projects. It is assumed that no candidate will be proficient in all aspects of the essential responsibilities, knowledge, and skills; the library supports professional self-development and creative growth.
Schedule: must be flexible to work events and programs; 20-24 hours per week, on average. This is a year-round position.
Library Assistant (Circulation Desk – part time)
Do you love working with lots of people? Are you looking for a part-time job that is a little different every day? If you love books, movies, the Internet, and device apps, this may be your job! You will literally help put the books in the patron’s hands and they will thank you!
A Library Assistant is an essential customer service role. We train you for all library-specific tasks.
All library staff members are expected to be comfortable and proficient with computers and the Internet.
Schedule: Shifts possible during the day or evenings plus Saturday rotation; 15-18 hours per week, on average.
About the Bloomsburg Public Library
The Library does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.
We value friendly and attentive customer service and lifelong learning; we celebrate the diversity in our community, and seek to bring down barriers to equal access to resources. We work as a team in a casual, but professional atmosphere. We enjoy our work and are passionate about our public service. It is our mission to enrich individual lives to make our community strong and vibrant.