Employment
The East Hampton Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The Library is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
NOW HIRING
Full-Time Children’s Librarian Position
The East Hampton Library, located on Long Island’s East End, is seeking a full-time Children’s
Librarian. The successful candidate must possess good communication skills and be able to work
well with staff and the public to help build on a solid base of high quality service. The East
Hampton Library is an association library that serves a community of 20,463 year-round
residents which triples in the summers.
Duties:
-Provide friendly reference services to children and their families
-Planning and conducting children’s programs
-Collection development
Qualifications:
-Flexibility is a must!
-A genuine desire and ability to work well with children
-Prior experience working with children in a library
-Knowledge of computer applications for library services
-Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
-All new hires must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Requirements:
Candidate must have a MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited library school or enrollment
in an ALA-accredited MLS program.
HOURS AND BENEFITS:
35 hours per week including an evening and weekend rotation.
A generous salary and benefit package including 3 Personal Days, 12 Sick Days, 21 Vacation
Days, 12 paid federal holidays, NYSHIP health insurance with 100% paid for
individual coverage, Retirement plan with 10% annual contribution, 403B plan and a Flexible
Spending Account.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter, via email, by February 24 to:
Alexandra Giambruno
Head of Children’s Services
East Hampton Library
Email: alex@easthamptonlibrary.org
(631)324-0222 ext. 2
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NOW HIRING
The East Hampton Library is seeking a part time Circulation Clerk. Potential candidates
must be able to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patrons, and the
general public. The employee will be expected to use some initiative and judgment as
experience is gained.
Responsibilities include:
Explaining policies, rules and procedures to library patrons. Understanding what is
required to give out a library card and processing library card registrations. Checking in
and out of materials. Answering phones, providing information and transferring calls to the
appropriate department. Answering emails. Daily use of a register.
Requirements:
● High School Diploma or equivalent
● Good people skills
● Attention to detail
● Reliable with access to reliable transportation
● Able to work evenings and the occasional weekend
● Vaccinated for Covid
15 – 20 hours per week/ $17.50 an hour. Generous Benefit package including Sick Time earned at 1 hour per every 40 hours worked, Vacation Time earned at 7 hours per every 83 hours worked, 12 paid federal holidays and a Flexible Spending Account.
Please email your resume to emmie@easthamptonlibrary.org
Emmie Greene
Head of Circulation
East Hampton Library
(631) 324-0222 ext. 1
emmie@easthamptonlibrary.org