The Livingston Library is seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing individual to join our team as a part-time Library Assistant in our Youth Services department. We seek an individual who will strive to offer friendly, warm, and courteous customer service to our diverse community of 31,000+ residents. Excellent communication and computer skills are a must. The successful candidate must be able to perform a wide-range of clerical, paraprofessional tasks, and other support duties.
This is a part-time position of approximately 19 hours per week including evening, weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and daytime hours. Tentative schedule would be Monday: 5:00pm-9:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm, along with one weekend a month.
DESCRIPTION
Possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service by being attentive, approachable, kind and helpful to everyone
Concentration on shelving youth materials
Ability to assist children, teens, families and patrons during programs and program registration
Inspire a connection to all facets of the library by introducing customers to all we do: programs, collections, resources and much more
Assist with inquiries regarding patron accounts, checking materials in and out, provide basic readers’ advisory, answering phones, and answer basic reference and directional questions
Participants in social media initiatives such as Instagram posts, blog posts, and podcast segments when needed
Is a team member who welcomes and accepts input, seeks out advice on how to handle situations and supports team members by keeping them informed and offering help
Assist with basic computer troubleshooting, assist with copier
Create and assist with programs under the direction of the Head of Youth Services
Performs other duties as needed
REQUIREMENTS
Ability to converse, speaking clearly, concisely, and courteously
Comfortable with public speaking and presenting in front of large groups
Comfortable enforcing behavior guidelines in line with the Library’s policies
Computer literacy skill set (Office Suite, Google Suite, email, internet research, social media)
Ability to lift, push, pull and carry 25-40 lbs on a routine basis
A high school diploma or equivalent, along with some relevant library work and/or other work experiences are required. Past experience in a library setting is a plus.
Send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to [email protected]. The Library will contact applicants of interest for an interview.
Salary range is $16.50 per hour. Pro-rated leave included. Must pass a mandatory background check.
Position will remain open until it is filled.