The Town has an exciting full time position available within the South Kingstown Public Library system. This position will work a 35 hours per week schedule consisting of Monday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 12pm to 8pm and Wednesday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Seasonally in the summer the Tuesday hours will adjust to 10am to 6pm. This role will work throughout the three library branches as determined by the Library Director.
This professional position is responsible for providing technical support for the digital needs of the library system and will perform complex administrative work. This professional position involves a combination of administrative duties, including clerical tasks, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and communications, as well as a significant focus on reference and customer service duties. Under the general supervision of the Library Director, the role will function as a confidential administrative assistant, performing complex administrative tasks that require initiative and independent judgment in applying policies, procedures, and professional library principals. The team member will also be responsible for providing excellent customer service across various departments or locations. In the absence of a senior librarian, the team member will serve as the lead staff member, overseeing library operations and ensuring communication with the Director as needed. The successful candidate will assist in recommending work procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of library operations.
To qualify you must have a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited graduate program and experience in an office environment working with computer software and hardware. Candidates must have strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with fellow employees, the public, and others in a courteous manner, and to effectively deal with members of the public and others tactfully, respectfully, and effectively under adverse or difficult conditions.
The position pays $28.06 per hour and after successful completion of a six month probationary period will increase to $28.86 per hour.
To apply, please fill out an online application found by going to the Job Opportunities site on the Town website: https://www.southkingstownri.gov/Jobs.aspx. Within the job posting there is a link to the online application.
Application materials will be accepted through Tuesday, July 22, 2025.