📣 We're Hiring!
Cambridge Community Library
Library Assistant| Part-Time
Do you love helping people, designing creative content, and being part of a welcoming community space? The Cambridge Community Library is looking for a friendly, creative individual with a passion for customer service and inventive advertising to join our team!
🧭 Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Library Director, this part-time role supports library patrons, performs circulation and clerical tasks, and helps promote library events through engaging newsletters, fliers, and website updates.
Schedule:
- Mondays: 9:45 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesdays: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday rotation: 8:45 AM – 2:00 PM (at least once a month)
Wage: $17/hour
Hours: Average of 15 hours/week
Benefits: None
📌 Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service to patrons of all ages
- Assist with circulation tasks: check-in/out, registration, fee collection
- Help patrons locate materials and navigate digital resources
- Offer basic tech support for devices and library software
- Create and produce monthly newsletters and event fliers
- Maintain and update the library’s website
- Promote library events online and in the community
- Organize and set up engaging displays throughout the library
- Support opening and closing procedures
🎓 Qualifications
- High school diploma or higher
- Experience in customer service or library work preferred
- Advertising and marketing experience a plus
- Proficiency in keyboarding and basic computer operations
- Familiarity with internet searching and website editing
- Ability to create and organize newsletters and promotional materials
- Must be able to work the outlined schedule
💡 Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn and use library software effectively
- Comfortable assisting patrons with technology
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines
- Capable of working independently and handling varied tasks
- Willingness to pursue continuing education in relevant areas
- Working knowledge of library methods and procedures
🏋️ Physical Requirements
- Bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Push/pull carts weighing up to 300–400 lbs
- Perform tasks involving sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and crouching
- Fine motor skills for keyboarding, writing, sorting, and shelving
📬 How to Apply
Send your cover letter and resume to:
sseeman@cambridgelib.org
We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming community space, excellent customer service, and an attentive, friendly staff. Come be a part of something special at the Cambridge Community Library!
Posted: October 9, 2025