Publicity and Adult Programming Librarian (Part-Time) - Merrill Memorial Library (Yarmouth, ME)

Start Date: February 11, 2025 | End Date: March 24, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Library
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Position:                    Publicity and Adult Programming Librarian (Part-Time)

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Location:                    Merrill Memorial Library (Yarmouth, Maine)

Pay:                            $20.00 per hour

Closing Date:            Open Until Filled

Merrill Memorial Library (215 Main Street, Yarmouth) is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Publicity and Adult Programming  Librarian. This person performs a variety of routine and complex duties,  including but not limited to:

General Duties:  Checking materials in-and-out of the Library, issuing library cards, assisting patrons with general and reference questions, assisting patrons with a variety of technology, opening and closing the building, answering phones and emails, shelving returned items and general collection maintenance. 

Adult Program Duties:  Plan, prepare and co-host monthly book group discussion with one other MML Staff Member. 

Publicity Duties: Prepare advertising and promotional materials for all Library programs, seasonal hours, weather cancellations and delays, holiday hours, policy changes and event details.      

The successful candidate must have experience working in a busy Library environment and be able to maintain a professional demeanor while multitasking.

A Bachelor’s degree in library science, liberal arts, public administration or a closely related field is required.

The schedule for this position is Wednesday and Thursday (9a-3p), Friday (9a-5p), including one Saturday (9a-3p) in rotation with all other MML Staff. 

Applications are accepted until a suitable candidate is found. 

Questions?  Please contact Merrill Memorial Library Director, Heidi Grimm at [email protected].

To Apply:  Please submit a complete application packet to [email protected].  Your materials should be addressed to the attention of Heidi Grimm, MML Library Director, or Jessica Factor, Human Resources Director.  Please include the Town’s Employment Application, a cover letter, resume and the names of two professional references.

ABOUT THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH:

Nestled along Casco Bay, 12 miles north of Portland, Maine’s largest city, Yarmouth is a picturesque community (13.35 sq. miles) with a distinct sense of place. Balancing suburban amenities with small town charm, Yarmouth boasts a vibrant downtown, a diverse Route One corridor, a growing arts community, and nearly 700 acres of open space – including 28 miles of urban, rural, and riverside multimodal trails. The community is also proud of its nationally recognized public school system and the region’s premiere private school, North Yarmouth Academy.

The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment. The Town of Yarmouth also provides qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on the Town of Yarmouth.