At the New Haven Free Public Library, we pride ourselves on serving our local communities. If you are looking for a dynamic workplace that values creativity, problem solving, lifelong learning, and helping others achieve their goals, you may be a great addition to our team!
Current Vacancies
Official postings of employment opportunities for the City of New Haven, including those for the New Haven Free Public Library, are available on the City’s job portal.
All applications must be submitted via the City’s job portal for consideration.
Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.
Library
LIBRARIAN, Part Time – Closes Sunday, July 14, 2024 11:59 pm (2 vacancies)
$18-21/hour*; 19 hours per week, including evening & weekend varied hours
The New Haven Free Public Library fosters lifelong learning, inspires curiosity, and builds community through shared access to resources, experiences, and opportunities for all.
The New Haven Free Public Library is seeking part-time librarians in multiple departments. This position is an amazing opportunity for current librarians looking for extra experience or Library Science students nearing graduation who are interested in getting hands-on experience in a vibrant urban library setting. The City of New Haven and the New Haven Free Public Library has launched many Librarian’s careers from this position. This position is highly public-focused and requires weekend hours.
Assignment in Young Minds & Family Learning (1 vacancy):
This entails developing and delivering programs for children age 0-12 with an emphasis on early childhood programming, with a strong knowledge of children’s literature, and providing a variety of information services for parents and children.
Assignment in Adult Services / Reference (1 vacancy):
Will plan, develop, and deliver a wide range of programs for adults in the New Haven community. The ideal candidate will have programming and collection management experience, creativity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; maintain a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and value teamwork.
Applicant will be asked to indicate area of interest within the application.
All Library positions serve a diverse population, including a substantial Spanish-speaking community. Spanish/English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
This is a General Fund, “Non Tested” position.
This part time position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, holiday, union membership, or union contractual benefits. Any period of part time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent part time positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, and (2) a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.
LIBRARY AIDE, Part Time – Closes Sunday, July 14, 2024 11:59 pm (4 vacancies)
$15/hour; 19 hours per week, including evening and weekend varied hours
The New Haven Free Public Library fosters lifelong learning, inspires curiosity, and builds community through shared access to resources, experiences, and opportunities for all. Our Library IS community. If you are considering a career in Library Science, this position is an excellent opportunity to begin getting hands-on experience. It is also perfect for highly motivated students to join the world of public service work in their communities.
This is a paraprofessional position that involves clerical, materials processing, technology support, and circulation tasks and other standard library routines such as shelving, registration, and orientation of patrons to collections and services. This position is highly public-focused and requires weekend hours.
All Library positions serve a diverse population, including a substantial Spanish-speaking community. English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.
This is a General Fund, “Non Tested” position.
This part time position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, holiday, union membership, or union contractual benefits. Any period of part time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent part time positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, and (2) a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.
NHFPL Foundation
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Currently, there are no open vacancies posted for the New Haven Free Public Library Foundation. Please watch this space for further updates.
