Reference Associate

Reference Associate Application Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2025 - 11: 00pm

Position Description: BWML is looking for a Reference Associate who is customer service oriented and able to help carry out the day-to-day Reference Desk activities of the library.

Job Description:

This position includes staffing the Reference Desk, assisting patrons with information needs, and performing related support tasks. The BWML Reference Department conducts in-depth research for patrons in various fields such as local history, genealogy, current events, statistics, and much more.

Reference Associates are responsible for providing friendly and effective assistance to library patrons in use of Library Resources (reference, nonfiction and digital collections) and Technology (public and private computers, tablets, and smartphones). Emphasis is placed on patron service, teamwork, and fulfilling the BWML Mission to provide “enrichment, education, and escape for everyone”.

Schedule:

Sunday: 9: 30am-5: 00pm; Friday: 7: 30am-1: 30pm Part-time; 12—14 hours per week; year round (Potential for more hours/subbing). Shifts include weekends and evenings. Starting Pay is $23.50/hr.

Benefits include accrued sick and vacation pay, holiday pay, Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Account (for qualified employees), Employee Assistance Plan (mental and financial support services), Section 125 Cafeteria Plan flex spending account with employer and employee contribution, retirement via employer contribution and match, Literary Sojourn ticket, and continuing education opportunities after 6 months of employment. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Must include a resume with job application.

Submit Application To: Ben Dahlby Reference Librarian bdahlby@steamboatlibrary.org(link sends e-mail) 970-367-4918

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