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Public Services Associate, Part-Time

Westerly Library & Wilcox Park

44 Broad St, Westerly RI

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$18.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Westerly, RI

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.
Job Description

Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks a personable, public service oriented individual to work in their busy Public Services Department. Duties include checking materials in and out, issuing new library cards, assisting patrons in locating books on our shelves and reserving books through interlibrary loans, answering phones, computer assistance, and shelving materials. Additional duties may include supervising volunteers, providing computer assistance to patrons, enforcing library policy, and assisting in other library departments as needed. Must have excellent communication skills, ability to shelve books in proper alphabetical and numerical order, and possess mid-level computer skills.

Will be required to work some evenings and rotating Saturdays. Current hours for this position are:

·         Monday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

·         Wednesday 12:30 pm – 8:00 pm

·         Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

·         Every 4th Saturday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (will not work Wednesday that week)

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

HR Info

Please send the completed application, a letter of intent, and resume to [email protected]. Position open until filled. Qualified applicants will be contacted through email.

Posted Jul 23, 2025