Employment Opportunities:
Development Director
The EC Scranton Memorial Library is seeking a Development Director to join our exceptional library team. You’ll work one mile away from the beach in the heart of beautiful Madison, CT, with dedicated and caring staff, Board members, and patrons. Flexible schedule with some hybrid work possible. The Scranton Library is a public association library organized as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit but recognized by the State of CT as the Principal Public Library for the Town of Madison. We receive approximately 65% of our $2.2 million annual operating budget from the Town and must fundraise the remaining amount annually.
The successful candidate will be a goal-oriented fundraising champion with a donor stewardship mindset, the highest professional ethics, and a commitment to the mission of the Scranton Library. The Development Director will help secure the financial resources needed to provide exceptional programs and resources that our patrons expect, maintain our historic buildings, support staff and operations, and commit to meeting the evolving needs of our community. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in managing and growing our annual appeal and development efforts, with a focus on identifying and cultivating donors; securing major gifts, foundation support, and planned giving; and building the Library’s endowment. They will foster relationships and communicate with current and prospective donors and key stakeholders, as well as continue to grow our planned giving group, The Leadership Alliance. The candidate will also support fundraising efforts by the Board of Trustees and Scranton Library Friends.
This position reports directly to the Library Director and coordinates with the Development Assistant, the Library Board of Trustees, and its Development Committee. They will attend monthly Library Board meetings and report key development successes and strategies. To apply: Send a meaningful cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to scrantonlibraryhr@scrantonlibrary.org by October 3, 2025. Link to full job description.
Facility Attendant (part-time)
Are you a hard worker looking to join a team that helps the whole community? The E. C. Scranton Memorial Library is looking for you. We seek an experienced facility attendant to help with daily maintenance and long-term stewardship of the Library’s renovated and expanded campus. Come join our team and help make the Library a welcoming environment. The successful candidate for this position will have good oral and written communication skills, great interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Flexibility, visibility, accessibility, and the ability to thrive in a constantly evolving work environment are also essential. Evenings and rotating Saturday hours required. Hours and Compensation: 25 hours per week at $20.50/hour. To apply: Send a meaningful cover letter, resume, and contact information to three references to scrantonlibraryhr@scrantonlibrary.org. Position open until filled. Link to full job description.
Library Technical Assistant 3-Children’s Department (Part-Time)
The E.C. Scranton Memorial Library in Madison, Connecticut, seeks a customer service-oriented, collaborative, and flexible individual to join our team. The Children’s Department provides children and caregivers with a quality collection of materials, expert help locating materials for both recreational and informational needs, and programs to encourage a love of reading, learning, and exploring the world around them. The successful candidate for this position will have strong computer and technology skills; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; and the ability to connect with patrons of all ages. Experience with children and their caregivers is a plus. This position reports to the Head of Children’s Services. The position schedule is as follows: Tuesdays 9-5, Wednesdays 9-1 (off if working Saturday), Thursdays 12-8, Fridays 9-1, and rotating Saturdays 9-5. To apply: Send a meaningful cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to scrantonlibraryhr@scrantonlibrary.org on or before September 5, 2025. Link to full job description.
Adult Volunteering:
Thank you for thinking of E.C. Scranton Memorial Library! Volunteers are a great support to our library staff and also to our community.
We welcome volunteers to help us:
- Shelve materials (fiction, non-fiction, media)
- Shelf read (making sure materials are in their proper places)
- Make home deliveries (deliver library materials to Madison residents who cannot come to the library).
If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below. If you have further questions, contact Laura Kelly at kellyl@scrantonlibrary.org or 203-245-7365.
Friends of the Library:
Friends of the Library volunteers do various tasks for the Library, including assisting with events, planning programs, organizing fundraisers, and assisting with the Book Sale. If you would like to help out, please contact the Friends of the Library.
Teen Volunteering:
Teens interested in volunteering at the Library should contact our Teen Librarian, Tanner Mroz, at mrozt@scrantonlibrary.org.