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Employees at Ethelbert B. Crawford 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 Director I

  • Library Assistant - Youth Services

  • Library Multimedia Technician

Current Opportunity as of October 2024

LIBRARY ASSISTANT-Program Coordinator/IT assistance (Full-Time) at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library

HOW TO APPLY: Visit http://sullivanny.us/Departments/Personnel and apply for the exam for https://sullivan-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/cr

Do you have a love for libraries? The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library is seeking an energetic, motivated, and creative person for a full-time Library Assistant position. Primary responsibilities include planning and implementing programs for adults, program scheduling, community outreach including social media, and excellent technology skills. View full job description at https://sullivan-portal.mycivilservice.com/main/showdesc/Library%20Assistant.pdf

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of experience working in a library or nonprofit organization; or

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree plus three (3) years of experience working in a library or nonprofit organization; or

(C) Graduation from high school or possession of a general equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience working in a library or nonprofit organization.

WORK SCHEDULE: Thirty-eight hours per week including evenings and Saturdays.

SALARY:  Full-time position, pay range: $20-$25/hr

BENEFITS: The library provides eligible employees health insurance, enrollment in the New York State Retirement System, Vacation and Sick/Personal leave, Paid Family Leave, and a Flexible Spending Account.

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 6 month probationary period.

HOW TO APPLY: Send your application materials (cover letter, resume and three professional references in PDF format) to ddistefano@rcls.org. Resumes will be shared with the Sullivan County Civil Service Personnel Department to confirm that the minimum qualifications are met.