Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement:
"It is the policy of the Town of Bernardston not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, Veterans status, or any other non-merit factor."

Employment Opportunities

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Library Director

The Cushman Library Board of Trustees is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the director of our beautiful and historic little library, situated in the center of the village. Cushman Library serves as a gathering place for those who love to read and learn.

Salary & Benefits: The annual salary range for the Library Director position, based on a 24-hour work week, is $28,500- $35,000 and is a fully benefited position. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with experience working in a library. The selected candidate will be required to meet the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ licensing requirements. 

Required Skills: Proficiency with circulation and cataloging programs. Proficiency with the use of computer systems. Strong public relations skills, including oral and written communication. 

Desired Qualifications: Successful grant writing experience. Experience with payroll. Knowledge of professional library practices, laws, and ethics. Knowledge of state, regional, and local library resources. Knowledge of current library technology and networks. Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System and Library of Congress Subject Headings. Supervisory experience. 

Abilities: Ability to interact with the public and staff in a courteous and respectful manner and to represent the library as such. Exert physical effort, which will include lifting and positioning the network transfer bin (up to 50 pounds) and transporting books in large bags and boxes, carrying, pushing, and/ or pulling of objects and Materials. *

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open until the position is filled. 

Please send resume and cover letter to: Kristen Peterson: grabowski.kristen [at] gmail.com (grabowski[dot]kristen[at]gmail[dot]com)

Cushman Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Volunteer Opportunities
You are invited to participate in the government of your community! The Town Moderator and the Selectboard are responsible for appointing a number of committees, commissions and boards that oversee specific areas of work for the Town. Terms of appointment may vary by position. 

The Town of Bernardston has Volunteer Opportunities on the following boards, committees and commissions:
 

If you are interested and willing to give time to your local government and community, please complete the Volunteer Application below. 
Email application(s) to the Town Administrator at: bos [at] townofbernardston.org (bos[at]townofbernardston[dot]org)
OR
Mail application(s) to The Town of Bernardston, PO Box 504, ATTN: Selectboard Office, Bernardston, MA 01337