Company Overview

Connetquot Public Library is seeking a Children and Family Services Associate to join our Children and Family Services Department. This position offers the opportunity to be part of an evolving library environment where service, education, technology, and community engagement come together to shape how families experience the library.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Shifts required: Friday evening 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. & monthly Saturday rotation.
• Planning, preparing, and delivering programs and events for children from infancy through school age
• Provide welcoming and reliable information and referral assistance at the Children and Family Services desk
• Maintain working knowledge of library programs, outreach efforts, and community services
• Assist with school visits, outreach activities, and in library events
• Help connect families with both physical and digital library resources
• Contribute to a positive, team oriented environment focused on service to children and caregivers
• Support the library’s mission of encouraging curiosity, learning, and lifelong engagement with reading and discovery

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program, or current enrollment in an ALA accredited MLS program required
• New York State Public Librarian Certificate required or in progress
• Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or service setting strongly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a welcoming, service focused approach
• Comfortable using everyday technology including email, social media, and mobile devices
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment
• Genuine interest in working with children and families in a public library setting

Benefits

• New York State Retirement System
• Paid vacation time
• Opportunities for professional development

This is a non competitive Suffolk County Civil Service position.