Library Assistant at 80% in Nynäshamn

Do you enjoy having variety in your work and taking on significant responsibilities? This position offers you the opportunity to work variably and responsibly with your entire librarian competence at a smaller branch.

About the Workplace

The Department of Education and Childcare includes preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, special education for both primary and secondary levels, adult education, as well as cultural and leisure activities. The Culture and Leisure Department is responsible for the municipality's youth centers, cultural school, libraries, and sports facilities.

Nynäshamn Library, with its two branches and book bus, has 17 employed librarians, library assistants, and library and literature educators. The libraries in the municipality have high lending rates and many visitors. In addition to the library and cultural bus, there is also an art hall, a municipal art collection, and a photo and folklore archive, making the library a central cultural actor in the municipality.

We are now seeking a librarian for 80% placement at the Sorunda branch and the main library in Nynäshamn. The library is currently located in the White Villa, next to Kyrkskolan. This is a smaller replacement library. In the autumn of 2027, Sorunda Library will move into newly renovated premises in the new Sorunda School. You will be involved in the planning for this. The position is primarily located in Sorunda and involves work with both children and adult visitors, but with a focus on the adult target group.

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you have:

A degree in library and information science
Experience in public libraries
Good IT skills
Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.

It is advantageous if you have:

Experience in promoting reading and knowledge of children's literature and media worlds
Experience working in Quira and good digital competence.
A B driver's license and a personal vehicle to reach the workplace, as public transport is limited.

The work requires you to be social, flexible, curious, and innovative. You have good collaboration skills but are also capable of working independently. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Personal Qualities We Are Looking For

You are a positive and stable person with a good demeanor and attitude. It is important that you enjoy working with people. Good collaboration skills, humility, and flexibility are important traits for you to thrive with us.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and can quickly adapt to changes, seeing opportunities in new situations. You have a high level of personal maturity, are confident, and distinguish between the personal and professional. With a service-oriented approach, you strive to help others and deliver solutions. You communicate clearly and engagingly, adapting your message to the audience. Additionally, you are goal- and result-oriented, focusing on achieving set goals and adjusting when circumstances change.

What We Offer You

With us, you can make a difference in people's lives. Here, you have close access to your manager and colleagues, influence, and decision-making.
Nynäshamn is a calm and safe municipality. The safety is also present in our teams – we are humble, encourage, and support each other when needed.
Nynäshamn Municipality is part of Sweden's strongest growth region. Our journey offers you opportunities for challenges and varied tasks.
We offer free access to the gym. You also receive wellness hours or wellness benefits.
You have the opportunity for vacation and pension exchanges.
We have an active staff association where you can rent cabins in the mountains and archipelago. You can also participate in various activities such as padel, kayaking, and horseback riding.
We have flexible working hours and shorter working hours during the summer. There is also the possibility of remote work.

Our Recruitment Process

We apply continuous selection and use a competency-based recruitment method for a fair and objective assessment. Diversity is an asset, and we welcome all applicants. Some positions may require a criminal record check. We look forward to your application and hope you want to be part of our team!