Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
JOB OPENING: LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Love books? Love helping people? The Edgartown Public Library is looking for two part-time Library Assistants (up to 18 hours/week, year-round, non-benefited) to join our team. If you’re enthusiastic, organized, and tech-savvy, this is a chance to turn your love of learning and community into meaningful work.
As a Library Assistant, you’ll work under the Circulation Supervisor to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. From helping patrons to handling circulation tasks, you’ll be part of the team that keeps the library welcoming and efficient.
What we're looking for:
• Friendly, helpful, and service-oriented attitude
• Strong computer and technology skills
• Detail-driven, organized, and flexible
Library experience (especially with Koha ILS) is a plus, but we train the right person. The schedule includes evenings and Saturdays. Hourly rate is $28.17/hour.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and Town of Edgartown employment application to Library Director Lisa Sherman at email hidden; JavaScript is required, or by mail to:
Edgartown Public Library
26 West Tisbury Rd
Edgartown, MA 02539
Applications accepted until filled. The Town of Edgartown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please click here to read the full job description, and click here for a Town of Edgartown employment application.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
One of the best ways to stay informed about volunteer opportunities at the library is by joining our Friends of the Library group. The Friends play a vital role in supporting library programs, events, and fundraising efforts. As a member, you'll be among the first to hear about upcoming opportunities to get involved.
If you'd like to learn more or sign up to become a Friend of the Library, please click here, or feel free to drop in at their next meeting, where all new members are welcome. Meetings are held at the library on the first Friday of the month at 9:30am. From November through May, meetings are held both in person at the library and on Zoom.
If you are interested in learning about current volunteer opportunities at the library, please click here to fill out our form, or call 508-627-4221.