The New Milford Public Library seeks a number of enthusiastic library advocates to join our staff as Part Time Public Services Associates. Our newly remodeled building on the busy Town Green will be opening in January of 2022. We are hiring and training now for positions in the Public Services Department.

As the first contact for patrons, we count on Public Service Associates to exhibit a positive attitude and to provide friendly, efficient, accurate service. Successful candidates must enjoy working with the public; be self-motivated and comfortable with computers/technology; have excellent communication skills; be avid readers; and be able to work collaboratively with other team members.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing excellent customer service to people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
• Checking materials in and out
• Issuing and updating library cards
• Assisting patrons with holds, requests, general questions, and public use equipment
• Managing patron requests on the phone
• Maintaining an active awareness of current library services
• Being an advocate for the library
• Working on special projects as needed

Hours and schedules vary, but all positions include regular weekend and/or evening hours and require some flexibility in scheduling. Salary: $16.00/hr. Prior library experience and a Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Spanish and/or Portuguese language fluency a plus.

Interested and qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter along with a completed Town of New Milford employment application by November 15th to: Greg Bollaro, Personnel Director, Town of New Milford, 10 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776 or gbollaro@newmilford.org. For a job description and to access the employment application, go to https://bit.ly/30fqmqx.

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Submit specified application materials to gbollaro@newmilford.org.