City of South Portland - Library Aide Youth Services (Part-Time)

Start Date: September 12, 2024 | End Date: March 11, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Library

The City of South Portland, an inclusive and forward thinking community of 25,000 located on Casco Bay is currently seeking candidates to fill a part-time Library Aide position.

Position Summary: The Library Aide Youth Services will participate mostly in the children’s and teen areas of the library, however, all Library Aide positions will perform functions throughout the library and across all library departments as needed. The position is based out of our main library location, but may involve work hours at our branch location as well. Work schedule will include regular evening and weekend hours. The selected candidate must have the ability to demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

This position reports to the Library’s Youth Services Librarian. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education: Bachelor’s degree highly preferred. High School diploma required.

Experience: Previous public library or other related customer service experience is required. Familiarity with automated library circulation systems is preferred.

Must have flexibility to work evening and/or weekend hours.

Benefits: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with family coverage, matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, long term disability, flexible spending accounts and more.  We offer 13 paid holidays, fifteen (15) sick days annually, two (2) personal days, and vacation commensurate with relevant experience. Please note, benefits for this part-time position will be prorated.

The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees with job stability; a positive, family friendly workplace where work/life needs are valued and supported; and the support, encouragement and tools for successful careers. The City of South Portland values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and embraces sustainable operations. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence! A full Job description is available on our website at www.southportland.gov.

Starting wage range: $18.95 - $21.60 per hour depending on experience. The position is eligible for annual step increases, and possible annual cost of living increases as approved by the City Council.

Application materials will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. First round interviews will be determined for all who apply on or before Friday, September 27, 2024.

To apply, you may email a cover letter and resume (as a single, combined, pdf document, please) to apply@southportland.org

You may also file an application using our fillable pdf at www.southportland.gov.

You may also mail a resume with cover letter and three professional references to:

City of South Portland
Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist
25 Cottage Road
P. O. Box 9422
South Portland, ME 04116-9422