Mount Vernon Public Library
28 South First Avenue - Mount Vernon, New York 10550 - (914) 668-1840

MTVPL Career Opportunities

Library Part-Time cleaner Position(.pdf)

LIBRARY PART-TIME CLEANER POSITION                                                     Posted August 12, 2023

Performs routine cleaning tasks. Examples of work include: Sweeping and mopping of floors, emptying of garbage cans, sweeping outside areas, rakes leaves, picks up papers, washes windows and polishes floors. Dusting of woodwork, furniture and other articles, replenishes lavatory supplies, helps with deliveries within the facility, cleans lavatories and vacuums floors. Participates in snow removal on sidewalks and walkways. Must be able to work a flexible schedule working up to 17.5 hours per week.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: High School Diploma or GED. Some knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written direction; ability to read and write English; willingness to perform janitorial tasks; thoroughness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the positions. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Subject to satisfactory background check.

Rate of pay: $15.00 per hour

If interested please visit the adult Circulation Desk to request an application and submit to the Attention of: Chris Francis – Facilities Foreman

Read full information (.pdf)

POSITION: PART-TIME ACCOUNT CLERK                              Posted March 10, 2021

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under supervision of a higher-level employee, performs clerical work. The work involves routine financial record keeping, reviewing, or related tasks which required the standardized application of account-keeping practices. Similar items are constantly recurring and their allocation or distribution has either been previously determined or is checked by supervisors before being made. Accounts clerks usually work under general supervision on standard assignments in accordance with detailed procedures. Performs routine clerical tasks in keeping financial accounts and records. Supervisors are available for consultation on unusual problems and give detailed instructions on new assignments; does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only) Makes up and checks department payrolls, quarterly reports, and retirement reports; Receives and accounts for cash, checks and money orders; Receipts paid bills and makes appropriate entries in ledgers; Makes computer entries of invoices (bills), to budgeted accounts; Keeps record of requisitions and bills; Prepares bank deposits and reconciles bank statements; Proves cash on hand and ledger entries and takes trial balance; Audits routine claims and cash reports; Requisitions and issues stationery, forms, records, and other office supplies; Checks bills against vouchers and orders to determine the correctness of prices and quantities; Makes a variety of arithmetical computations; Gives information to inquirers either in person or over the telephone; Prepares tax payments received, for processing; Assists task payers with inquiries concerning their accounts; Prepares calculations for tax arrears agreements; Performs a wide variety of clerical and account keeping tasks.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Basic knowledge of financial accounting and record keeping procedures; Skill in operation of adding, and office machines; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; Ability to make rapid and accurate computations; Ability to get along well with others; Accuracy; Reliability; Resourcefulness; Integrity; Tact and Courtesy; Neatness of appearance; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and one (1) year of clerical experience involving the keeping of financial records. ADOPTED: CSC Amended: 02/16/59, 04/28/80, 02/23/81, 02/26/90, 06/10/96, 09/10/01, 07/21/08 02/06/84, 03/11/85, 01/09/89 Reviewed and amended: 04/20/16 CLASSIFICATION: COMPETITIVE

Read full information (.pdf)

POSITION: Part-Time  PIER-DIEM MAINTENANCE CLEANER                              Posted March 8, 2021

The Mount Vernon Public Library maintenance team is applicants to work on an on call schedule within the maintenance department.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  Performs routine cleaning tasks. This is routine manual work calling for the performance of cleaning duties. Work is usually performed under the immediate supervision of The Custodial Foreman who assigns the tasks and frequently inspects them when completed. Does related work as required or directed by the Library Director.

EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrated Only)

Sweeps and mops floors; sweeps outside areas, rakes leaves, picks up papers and rubbish; mows lawns, cultivates trees and shrubs; performs a variety of other grounds tasks; washes windows and polishes floors; also does painting; makes minor repairs to the building, building equipment and furniture.

High and low dusts woodwork, furniture and other articles; replenishes lavatory supplies; cleans lavatories;

Participates in snow removal on sidewalks and walkways;

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Some knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and the ability to use them economically an efficiently; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; willingness to perform janitorial tasks; thoroughness; dependability; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Some cleaning experience, ability to read and write English.

Revised CSC 1/24/91
CSC Amended 1/14/2012
Amended 8/31/16

To Apply: Submit your resume to:  cfrancis@wlsmail.org  or mail to Mt. Vernon Public Library 28 South 1stt Avenue Mt. Vernon NY 10550.  Please direct questions to the Chris Francis: Maintenance Foreman at 914 668-1840 ext. 205.
Originally Posted internally 3/3/21

LIBRARY AIDE

The Mount Vernon Public Library is looking for a quick and orderly person to fill a challenging and important position in the Reference Department.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Working at the Periodicals Desk, receive and check in periodicals, shelving and discarding periodicals, sort and distribute periodicals to various departments, update and upkeep records, and other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate, good organizational skills, attention to details, knowledge of typing and computer skills, understanding of alpha-numeric filing, good memory and willingness to learn new skills. Experience of library work is preferable, but not essential.

It is a part time position, working 17½ hours a week, which may include some evening hours, Monday through Saturday with a day off during the week.

The pay rate is $9.00 to start, with no benefits.

Applications are available below or at the Circulation Desk in the library.
Contact: Maxine Grandison at 914-668-1840, ext. 206 mgrandison@wlsmail.org

Assistant Library Director

Summary: The Assistant Director supports the Library’s mission, goals and strategic plan; assumes responsibility for how the Library is perceived by staff and the public; and contributes through collaborative problem-solving. Will supervise public services activities and departments. Will also prepare and implement a development plan and will work on seeking out grant opportunities for the library.  Assists the Director with administrative day-to-day library operations including the supervision of the maintenance staff and facilities management.

Essential job responsibilities:

Where applicable, works to develop and implement the library’s strategic plan. Submits recommendations on public services policies and procedures to the Director and implements these decisions. Is familiar with all phases of operation of the library. Assists in developing and administering policies concerning library operations and programs. Advises, supervises, and evaluates Head Librarians. Makes recommendations related to appointments, promotions, transfers, and other personnel matters to the Director. Assists in the overall planning for the library by attending conferences and workshops and reading professional literature and by taking an active part in professional activities within the state as well as nationally.

The Assistant Director is an active member of the Director’s administrative team.  Assists the Director with administrative day-to-day library operations. Serves as Acting Director in absence of the Director.

Other functions: Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director.

Education & Experience: Minimum: Master’s degree in Library Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association. Should possess a thorough knowledge of professional library principles, practices, methods and knowledge of all phases of public library work; and have strong interpersonal skills, including communication (verbal and written), problem solving, and planning. 2 years public library experience with 1 year as a manager. Some library administrative experience preferred but not required. This is a civil service position. Requires a New York State Librarian’s Certificate at time of hire.  Salary range is $78,000-$90,000. Competitive benefits package.

If interested in this position please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to the Library Director, Timur Davis timurd@wlsmail.org

Children’s Librarian

The Mount Vernon Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic Children’s Librarian to provide services to children and their parents or caregivers under the supervision and policy direction of the Head of Children’s Services. Responsibilities will include providing reference and reader’s advisory services for children, parents, students and adults who work with children. Will assist with the design and implementation of programming for children including pre-school, toddler and baby time programs. Requires tack and skill in working with children and adults. The Mount Vernon Library serves a diverse population in an urban setting.

Requires a familiarity of children’s literature, strong communication skills, knowledge of technology and software applications including social media. Master of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited program. Possession of a New York State Public Librarian Certificate.

This is a 17.5 hour position which includes evenings and weekends. Beginning salary will be $24.61 per hour.

Head of Children’s Services – Librarian III  ( Specs.pdf )             Posted July 5, 2019

The Mount Vernon (NY) Public Library, the Central Library of Westchester County – has a job opening for a Librarian III, Head of Children’s Services. The Library is looking for an enthusiastic, thoughtful leader who can design and direct collections, services, and programs for the children of the City of Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon, NY is located in Westchester County and is a member of the Westchester Library System. The library serves a diverse community in an urban setting. 35 hour work week including some evenings and weekends. The Head of Children’s Services will be responsible for: the hiring, supervising, scheduling, training and evaluation of the children’s services staff, and reports to the Library Director. Excellent benefits including vacation, health, dental and enrollment in the New York State Retirement System. Salary range is from $61,677 – $83,291, depending upon experience. This is a Civil Service Position and will require a civil service exam after hire.

  • Supervision of all children’s staff.
  • Responsible for the design and implementation of all children’s programs and activities including the summer reading club, book talks, discussion groups, storytelling, school visits and other related programs.
  • Will coordinate summer activities with the Mount Vernon schools.
  • Oversees collection management for the children’s library.
  • Will be a member of the management team and will participate in the planning, writing and
    implementation of the library’s long range plan.
  • Will design and implement a children’s services technology plan that will include working on content and design for the library’s website and an early learning center.
  • Will prepare publicity for all programs and contribute to the library newsletter.
  • Builds partnerships and cultivates relationships with other community organizations.
    Seeks out and prepares grant requests.
  • Motivates, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with associates, supervisors,
    volunteers and our patrons.
  • Maintains awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional journals,
    workshops, conferences, etc.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program 3 years or more experience as a children’s librarian in a public library
  • Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources
  • Extensive knowledge of current trends in library services to children
  • Strong knowledge of children’s literature
  • Programming skills
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement services to children
  • Good knowledge of management skills including work delegation, scheduling, evaluating performance and maintaining a strong working environment for staff
  • Strong knowledge of computer applications for library service
  • Ability to work effectively with library staff and library patrons
  • Able to prioritize duties and tasks
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Aware of new developments and trends in library services
  • Ability to organize and work with tight time constraints and meet deadlines

Deadline for applications is August 23, 2019. Please send your cover letter and resume to the
Library Director, Timur Davis timurd@wlsmail.org
Or mail to:
Mount Vernon Public Library
28 South First Avenue
Mount Vernon, New York 10550

Please include current workshops conferences and other continuing education sessions attended in the
past year. Also include answers to the following questions:
How do you see library services to children changing over the next 5 years?
What are some of the techniques you would employ to develop strong working relationships with the
public and private schools in Mount Vernon?
What innovative ideas would you employ for outreach to the community?

7/5/2019

Community Relations Coordinator  ( .pdf )                Posted July 18, 2019

The Mount Vernon Public Library is currently seeking a Community Relations Coordinator.
Working under the Director of the Library, the candidate will be responsible for planning and
carrying out multi-faceted information and programming activities which include public
relations, social media curation, grant writing and administration, and event planning. Also
required is the coordination and management of ongoing partnerships between units of
government, non-profit organizations, business and faith-based organizations in conformity with
the library policies as established by the Board of Trustees. The ability to help implement
strategies that are aligned with opportunity gaps faced by youth in the community is a must.
The City of Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon, NY is located in Westchester County and is a
member of the Westchester Library System. The library serves a diverse community in an urban
setting. 35 hour work week including some evenings and weekends. Excellent benefits including
vacation, health, dental and enrollment in the New York State Retirement System. Salary range
is from $61,677 – $79,950 depending upon experience. This is a Civil Service position, and the
position will be filled provisionally until an examination is scheduled. A permanent appointment
is contingent upon the results of the examination. Civil Service specifications are posted on the
library website, www.mtvpl.org
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four year college with a Bachel0r’s degree in Human Services,
Communications or Public Administration, plus three years of experience in community
outreach, public relations and training, and 2 years of experience in administering grant related
programs. A Master’s in Library Science is unnecessary, but is a plus. The ideal candidate will demonstrate emotional maturity, good judgment, tact, courtesy and integrity; as well as, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be flexible, approachable, self-motivated, and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Deadline for applications is August 23, 2019.
Please send your cover letter and resume to the Library Director, Timur Davis timurd@wlsmail.org
Or mail to:
Mount Vernon Public Library
28 South First Avenue
Mount Vernon, New York 10550

7/5/2019

POSITION: TREASURER VACANCY                                                  Posted November 10, 2020.

The Trustees for the Mount Vernon Public Library are seeking applicants to fill the position of Library Treasurer.
The Mount Vernon Public Library Board of Trustees currently seeks a dynamic and visionary leader as the Treasurer. Under the general supervision of the Library Board of Trustees, the Treasurer serves as the Chief Financial Officer responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the library. The Library Director will be the active public face of the Library.
The incumbent must be a visionary with strategic and tactical approaches to:

  • Oversees payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting and control;
  • Ensures the presentation of timely and meaningful financial reports to the Board;
  • Prepares and manages line item budget for the library;
  • Responsible for the accurate and efficient management of all financial operations of the library ensuring that effective procedures have been established and in line with the best practice and legal requirements;
  • Processes all inter-account bank transfers and sets up appropriate systems of payment;
  • Presents the recommendations of the auditor to the Board for their approval. When the Finance Committee reviews the results of the audit including the management letter, develops a plan or recommendation, if necessary, and presents the results to the Board; Leads the Board in assuring compliance with Federal, State, and other reporting requirements,
  • Monitors grant reporting and appropriate release of temporarily restricted funds;
  • Assists Library Director with the development of annual and program budgets;
  • Reviews incoming and outgoing invoices;
  • Oversees expense allocations;
  • Oversees and reviews the work of the Chief Accountant Clerk and/or Principal Clerk;
  • Monitors and makes recommendations for asset retirement and replace;
  • Reviews, revises, and maintains internal accounting controls and procedures;
  • Reviews all financial reports;
  • Prepares RPS for auditing services;
  • Oversees Audit Procedures;
  • Prepares monthly and year-end financial reports;
  • Attends all monthly and special meetings and working sessions;
  • Reviews all financial reports;

If selected, the Candidate will have to take the Civil Service Exam when scheduled.
The mission of the Mount Vernon Public Library is to provide a safe, accessible facility where people, information, and ideas come together to enrich lives and build community, and where lifelong habits of learning, self-improvement and self –expression are championed. As the Central Library of Westchester, the Mount Vernon Public Library focuses on developing unique and current collections that build on technological advances, serving the diversity of patrons throughout the county.
The Mount Vernon Public Library is guided by the following principles to achieve excellence: support for intellectual freedom, literacy promotion, respect for and inclusion of the entire community, fostering a healthy democracy, forming strong partnerships, adaptability, innovation, and a professional and skilled staff that serves people of all ages, interests and abilities with fairness and equality.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF CLASS:

The incumbent in this class is chief financial administrator of the Library. The work involves carrying out broad policy as determined by the Library Board of Trustees. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate supervisors, including professional and clerical personnel, except the Chief Accountant Clerk and/or Principle Clerk. The Treasurer reports to the Board of Trustees.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of methods used in keeping financial accounts and records; some knowledge of the laws, regulations, procedures and policies as they related to library finances; ability to learn ADP or any type of timekeeping software; good accounting judgement; ability to follow complex oral and written directions; ability to prepare correspondence, reports, and other materials; integrity; honesty; good judgement; mental alertness; clerical aptitude; tact and courtesy; ability to get along with well with others and physical conditions condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

(A) Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting from a recognized four-year college. PLUS
(B) Five years of accounting or general business experience which shall have involved keeping auditing and financial records.
Applications submitted prior to November 15th will be given priority consideration. The salary is commensurate with experience. Salary will commensurate with experience.
Candidates interested in this position should forward cover letter, resume and salary requirements to the Personnel Committee at mvplpersonnel@wlsmail.org
The MVPL is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving full and equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, gender, physical or mental disability and sexual orientation. The MVPL has a zero tolerance for sexual harassment or reprisal.
Pay: Open up to $100,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time To Apply: Submit your resume to: mvplpersonnel@wlsmail.org or mail to Mt. Vernon Public Library 28 South 1stt Avenue Mt. Vernon NY 10550. Please direct questions to the Director, Timur Davis at 914 668-1840 ext. 215.

To Apply:

For Full-Time, Send resume to:
Library Director, Timur Davis timurd@wlsmail.org
Or mail to:
Mount Vernon Public Public Library
28 South First Avenue
Mount Vernon, New York 10550

For Part-time, Please fill out the online, part-time employment application on our website. Send completed application, cover letter and resume to the Youth Services, Coordinator, Scott Griffith, SGriff@wlsmail.org 914-668-1840 ext 212

Other applications forms: