The Town of Hopkinton seeks (Substitute) Library Assistants for its Substitute Pool.
Are you an enthusiastic individual with a love of public service for
its recently renovated and grand public library?
Do you want to be a part of Team Hopkinton that embraces, fosters and
celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging?
Hiring range: $15.73 – $18.88, depending on qualifications
Approximately 14 hours/week, On an as-needed basis.
Hours include evenings and a Saturday rotation.
Deadline: 1st priority application deadline 4 pm, Monday, February 28, 2022
Position will remain open until filled.
The Library Assistants positions perform all tasks related to the daily operations of the Library and the Circulation
and/or Children’s desks. Other duties include; retrieves and checks in all materials from the drop box in the
Library; collects overdue and lost item fines; handles on-line museum pass reservation requests; provides
assistance to patrons locating materials, resolves patron account related issues and answers phone inquiries.
Qualifications
● High School Equivalency and 2 or more years of relevant customer service experience within a public
library system preferred.
● Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
● Ability to handle details with accuracy for data entry; multi-task in a busy environment; work
independently as well as be a team player; respond to phone and email inquiries; handle office
equipment such as a copier and fax machine.
● Comfortable with the Internet and with assisting patrons to use the electronic catalog and the Library
website.
● Proficiency in using Google products and other Library applications.
Internal/External Applicants: To be considered for these positions, please submit the required Application for
Employment (attached) to hr@hopkintonma.gov by Monday, February 28, 2022 for 1st priority deadline;
position will remain Open Until Filled. You may also include a cover letter and resume, however the Application
for Employment is required. While the preferred method of application is through e-mail or online, applications
will also be accepted via walk-in at: Town Hall, Human Resources Department, 18 Main Street or by mail at Town
of Hopkinton, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748. The Town of Hopkinton is an equal opportunity employer
and encourages diversity.