Job Posting: Part-Time Library Assistant
Application Deadline: April 7, 2024
Location: Pierson Library (Shelburne, VT)

Are you a friendly, outgoing person who loves working with people? Are you looking for regular part-time work at a vital community hub? If so, we're looking for you to join our team!

About Us:
At the Pierson Library, we believe in the power of learning, gathering, and celebrating community. We’re dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters connection, growth, and engagement for our patrons. We’re seeking a friendly, outgoing, and dedicated person to join our team and work directly with the public at our service desks.

Position Summary:
As a Part-Time Library Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the library's operations. Your responsibilities will include working at our service desks, helping patrons find information and books they want to read, and assisting other staff members in library operations.

Schedule:
This position will be scheduled regularly up to 19 hours a week, including some evening and weekend hours. The typical schedule will be the following:

• Tuesdays: 2:00pm-7:00pm
• Wednesdays: 1:00pm-5:00pm
• Thursdays: 2:00pm-7:00pm
• Fridays & Saturdays (rotating): 12:00pm-5:00pm

Salary & benefits: Starting hourly wage of $16.50 an hour. Prorated sick time is available.

Application Process: To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, three references, and town application (https://tinyurl.com/4f2n4pdx) to Michael Hibben at mhibben@shelburnevt.org by April 7, 2024. We look forward to hiring a new team member who will help us create a welcoming and vibrant environment for our patrons at the Pierson Library.

 

Job: Part-Time Library Assistant

Department: Library

Reports To: Library Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Prepared Date: February 2024

Approved Date: February 2024

SUMMARY

The Part-Time Library Assistant helps patrons at our public service desks. The position is scheduled regularly (up to 19 hours a week), and can include evening and weekend hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Part-Time Library Assistant will:

1. Serve patrons at our service desks.

2. Be proficient and comfortable using technology. including the library’s circulation software, email, Microsoft Office applications, databases, e-books, e-audiobooks, and apps.

3. Help patrons find information they need and books they want to read.

4. Assist other staff members in library operations, including creating displays and assisting with programming when needed.

5. Take individual responsibility for working in a safe manner and adhere to the Town’s safety policies.

6. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Part-Time Library Assistant will:

1. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree; OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education.

2. Be proficient with technology including the internet, social media, eMedia, and apps.

3. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work effectively with the general public and library staff.

4. Be detail oriented and quality driven.

5. Work independently with minimal supervision.

6. Excel in a team oriented, customer driven environment.

7. Be flexible and able to easily handle varying work assignments.

8. Have an excellent past work record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, but can be noisy during programming and busy time periods.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 

Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________________________