What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Services - Library Clerk I position at Town of Brattleboro?
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Job Description Youth Services- Library Clerk I: Updated August 2026
Job Description
Title: Youth Services - Library Clerk I
Department: Brooks Memorial Library
Nature of work: Library public service and clerical work carrying out
daily activities and assisting
at the Childrens Room circulation desk.
Work Schedule: 20 hours per week (day, evening and Saturday hours) with
occasional On-Call
hours as available.
Wages: FY 2027 step 1 \$19.01 per hour
Supervision Received: Receives supervision from Youth Services Librarian
and Library Director.
Supervision Exercised: None. May be assigned as volunteer peer support.
Essential Responsibilities
Assists library patrons in the Childrens Room circulation desk,
including circulating
library materials, registering new borrowers, and updating patron
records.
Helps library patrons of all ages in the operation of the online public
access catalog.
Retrieves returned library materials from the outdoor book drop in
various and
inclement weather.
Posts relevant information to the Childrens Room social media accounts
as needed and
requested.
Assists in creating signage, posters, flyers, bookmarks, and social
media graphics for the
Childrens Room using Canva.
Assist community groups with the multimedia equipment in Community
Meeting Room
Sets up the Community Meeting Room A for Childrens Room programs
including
moving chairs and setting up tables.
Operates cash register, computer, and other office machines.
Answers telephone as required.
Responsible for security, opening and closing of second floor area,
including Childrens
Room, Teen Room, Meeting Room, and bathrooms.
Job Description Youth Services- Library Clerk I: Updated August 2026
Competencies Needed: We will consider any combination of relevant work
experience, volunteering,
education, and transferable skills as qualifying, unless specifically
stated as required.
Experience Working In a Library Is Preferred.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by college
level coursework, or
Relevant Experience. Administrative Experience Preferred.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment,
including the ability to use
common computer applications. (Microsoft Suite, Google).
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Flexibility, excellent time management and high attention to detail and
capacity to prioritize
tasks. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced
environment.
A willingness to examine existing systems and refine or improve them as
necessary. Must be
forward-thinking and open to innovation and change.
Must be able to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious
working relationships
with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to actively support in providing a welcoming workplace and
respectful environment for
all, including cultural competency, while working effectively across
diverse cultures and
constituencies.
government agencies.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
communicate effectively.
Must be able to learn and retain instructions, policies and procedures
and continue to learn
new methods and stay current within the field.
Non-Essential Duties and Tasks: The responsibilities and duties listed
above are examples of the
various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does
not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the
positio n.
Work Environment
Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting/moving books
and carts up to
40 pounds.
Must be able to move library furniture including setting up and taking
down 6 ft. folding
tables; stacking chairs.
Must be able to perform varied library duties quickly, accurately, and
with minimal
supervision.
Must be able to perform routine clerical work.
Must be able to access, retrieve, enter and update information using a
computer.
Must be able to deal courteously with the public.
Must be able to work weekends and evening
information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1408829
Job Description Youth Services- Library Clerk I: Updated August 2026
Job Description
Title: Youth Services - Library Clerk I
Department: Brooks Memorial Library
Nature of work: Library public service and clerical work carrying out
daily activities and assisting
at the Childrens Room circulation desk.
Work Schedule: 20 hours per week (day, evening and Saturday hours) with
occasional On-Call
hours as available.
Wages: FY 2027 step 1 \$19.01 per hour
Supervision Received: Receives supervision from Youth Services Librarian
and Library Director.
Supervision Exercised: None. May be assigned as volunteer peer support.
Essential Responsibilities
Assists library patrons in the Childrens Room circulation desk,
including circulating
library materials, registering new borrowers, and updating patron
records.
Helps library patrons of all ages in the operation of the online public
access catalog.
Retrieves returned library materials from the outdoor book drop in
various and
inclement weather.
Posts relevant information to the Childrens Room social media accounts
as needed and
requested.
Assists in creating signage, posters, flyers, bookmarks, and social
media graphics for the
Childrens Room using Canva.
Assist community groups with the multimedia equipment in Community
Meeting Room
Sets up the Community Meeting Room A for Childrens Room programs
including
moving chairs and setting up tables.
Operates cash register, computer, and other office machines.
Answers telephone as required.
Responsible for security, opening and closing of second floor area,
including Childrens
Room, Teen Room, Meeting Room, and bathrooms.
Job Description Youth Services- Library Clerk I: Updated August 2026
Competencies Needed: We will consider any combination of relevant work
experience, volunteering,
education, and transferable skills as qualifying, unless specifically
stated as required.
Experience Working In a Library Is Preferred.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by college
level coursework, or
Relevant Experience. Administrative Experience Preferred.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment,
including the ability to use
common computer applications. (Microsoft Suite, Google).
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Flexibility, excellent time management and high attention to detail and
capacity to prioritize
tasks. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced
environment.
A willingness to examine existing systems and refine or improve them as
necessary. Must be
forward-thinking and open to innovation and change.
Must be able to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious
working relationships
with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to actively support in providing a welcoming workplace and
respectful environment for
all, including cultural competency, while working effectively across
diverse cultures and
constituencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public, elected officials
government agencies.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Able to think quickly under pressure, react to always changing
communicate effectively.
Must be able to learn and retain instructions, policies and procedures
and continue to learn
new methods and stay current within the field.
Non-Essential Duties and Tasks: The responsibilities and duties listed
above are examples of the
various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does
not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the
positio n.
Work Environment
Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting/moving books
and carts up to
40 pounds.
Must be able to move library furniture including setting up and taking
down 6 ft. folding
tables; stacking chairs.
Must be able to perform varied library duties quickly, accurately, and
with minimal
supervision.
Must be able to perform routine clerical work.
Must be able to access, retrieve, enter and update information using a
computer.
Must be able to deal courteously with the public.
Must be able to work weekends and evening
Salary : $19