Employment Opportunities

Employees at Western Sullivan Public Library are appointed through the Sullivan County Personnel Department.  For additional information or a list of exams pertaining to library positions, please call the Personnel Department at 845-807-0485 or visit http://sullivanny.us/Departments/Personnel.

To view Sullivan County Department of Personnel Job Specifications, visit https://sullivan-portal.mycivilservice.com/main/jobs

Common titles used at the library:

Library Page

Library Clerk

Library Assistant

Library Assistant - Youth Services

Library Multimedia Technician

Library Director I

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY as of December 2024

LIBRARY CLERK (Part-Time) at the Delaware Free Branch

HOW TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume and references to wspldirector@rcls.org.  Apply no later than December 30, 2024.  Visit http://sullivanny.us/Departments/Personnel and apply for the exam for ENTRANCE LEVEL CLERICAL POSITION

Do you have a love for libraries?  The Western Sullivan Public Library is seeking an energetic, motivated, and customer service-oriented person for the position of part-time Library Clerk.   The position requires excellent customer service skills, ability to operate computers and common office software programs, ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; tact and courtesy in dealing with staff and public; ability to move delivery boxes up to 70 pounds and lift 30 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, sit, bend, kneel, crouch and climb stairs.  View full job description at https://sullivan-portal.mycivilservice.com/main/showdesc/Library%20Clerk.pdf

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be eligible for appointment, candidates must demonstrate entry-level clerical aptitude and competence by successfully participating in an entry-level clerical examination.

WORK SCHEDULE: Twenty-five hours per week including evenings and Saturdays.  The library has three branches in Jeffersonville, Callicoon, and Narrowsburg.  The position is primarily at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon.

SALARY:  Part-time position starts at $17.26 per hour.

BENEFITS: The library provides vacation, enrollment in the New York State Retirement System, and sick leave/personal leave for part-time employees.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is subject to Sullivan County Civil Service Rules. Requirements for permanent appointment to this position include satisfactory completion of both a Civil Service examination and a 26-week probationary period.