Job Description
Bilingual Family Services Assistant
19 hrs/ week $14/hr
The West Warwick Public Library seeks a Library Assistant to work in the Youth Services Department
and engage with English language learners and their families. This person should be bilingual, enjoy
working with youth and families, be flexible and forward-thinking, and have an interest in public service
in a team-oriented environment. This position reports directly to the Head of Youth Services and/or the
Youth Services librarian and collaborates with the ELL department.
Description of duties:
● Under the direction of the ELL and Youth Services department heads creates and runs Bilingual
family engagement classes and programs.
● Assists adults and youth in locating materials and using computers.
● Performs general reference and reader’s advisory work, referring in-depth questions and inquiries
of a research nature to the Youth Department Head or Youth Services Librarian.
● Responsible for shelving materials and other tasks designed to keep the collection and
department organized.
● Assists with opening and closing of the Youth Department and general supervision of the
department.
● Performs some circulation and clerical duties
● Provides coverage in the department.
● Provides in-person and telephone assistance to the public.
● Assists with preparing and facilitating programs as directed by the librarians.
● Repairs and cleans materials as needed.
● Designs and maintains department signs, displays, and bulletin boards.
● Assists with the program setup and clean-up as needed.
● Other duties as required.
Qualifications and skills:
● Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
● Bilingual speaking capabilities are a must- English and Spanish Fluency preferred - however
other languages will also be considered.
● Enjoys being creative and exploring new ideas
● Provide excellent customer service
● Excellent knowledge of computers and technology
● Experience working with children and teens
● Knowledge of Children and Young adult materialsFamiliarity with Koha or other Integrated
Library Systems (ILS) is preferred.
● Excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible are a must.
● Public service or Public Library experience is a plus
Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Additional education or experience is a plus
All Interested persons should submit a resume and cover letter to the Head of Youth Services via
email at Rashaa@wwpl.org with the subject heading “ Bilingual Family Services Assistant”.
1043 Main Street West Warwick, RI 02893 Applications accepted until 9/22/23
An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
The Community
West Warwick Public Library has been serving the great folks of West Warwick and beyond for over 50 years! We offer 3 floors of books, materials, computer and tech access, a variety of clubs, ongoing events, the largest selection of Tabletop RPG games and guides, an English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom and free lessons, a passport registration program, outreach, notaries, tech lessons, and so much more!
Website
https://www.wwpl.org
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.wwpl.org/employment
HR Info
Varies by position. See open position for details. To inquire about open positions, see wwpl.org/employment or call (401) 828-3750 x 5.