Employment Opportunities

How to Apply

Fill out an employment application at Circulation or print out a completed application and either bring it with you to the Library or mail it to us. Openings are filled on an as-needed basis, and applications are kept on file for 120 days.

Position Requirements

PositionRequirements
Librarian• Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school or registered by the New York State Education Department
• Civil Service examination may be required
Clerk• High school diploma
• One year of clerical experience
• Civil Service examination may be required
Page• Age 15 and older

Note: 

  • We follow Civil Service regulations under supervision of the Saratoga County Personnel Department.
  • No seasonal employment.
  • Minimum hours apply.

Current Positions

Librarian I – Community Outreach Coordinator – Click here for full job description.

  • The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library is looking for an energetic, creative individual to be our new Community Outreach Coordinator. This new position will coordinate the Library’s outreach initiatives and seek opportunities to promote library services in the community. This individual will have exceptional communication skills and a willingness and ability to interact with community partners, collaborate with staff, and serve patrons.
  • Salary: $32.09/hour ($58,409 annually)

To apply for the Community Outreach Coordinator position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and job application via email to Rebecca Verhayden, rverhayden1@sals.edu or by mail to:

  • Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
    ATTN: Rebecca Verhayden
    475 Moe Road
    Clifton Park, NY 12065

Minimum Qualifications for Librarian I Positions:

· Master’s degree of Library and Information Science from a library school that is accredited by the ALA or recognized by the NYS Education Department following acceptable education methods AND

· Eligibility for a New York State public librarian’s professional certificate at time of application for appointment; possession of certificate at time of appointment

Civil Service

Librarian I is a competitive position within the Saratoga County Civil Service Administration; therefore, any appointment will be provisional until such time as the Civil Services Examination is administered and an established eligible list is used to make a permanent appointment.