Bookstore Volunteer

City of Marion • Marion, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Friends of the Marion Public Library is looking for volunteers to assist in the Bookstore. This position is a core volunteer position to serve customers and maintain the Bookstore during library operating hours. Additional opportunities will be available for events such as book sales, bake sales, or farmers markets. Duties will consist of operating the register and credit care terminal for sales, answering inquiries about the Friends of Marion Public Library and donation procedures, receiving book donations, and more.

Requirements

• Enjoy working independently as well as with others.
• Some experience with customer service.
• Desire for interaction with library patrons and members of the community.
• Comfortable using a register (training is provided).
• Comfortable asking for help.
• Love the Marion Public Library!
• Possess patience, flexibility, and curiosity.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills (must be able to communicate via email and text as well as use the scheduling app).
• Ability to keep confidential all information learned while volunteering.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull as required.
• Physical agility, strength, and dexterity necessary for handling library materials, including but not limited to retrieving, shelving, lifting, and moving library materials.
• Ability to lift up to and push 35 pounds.
• Pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Pass a Sex Offender Registry Check.
• Physician's sign off on essential duties and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and maintain the Bookstore during library operating hours.
• Operate the register and credit card terminal for sales.
• Answer inquiries about the Friends of Marion Public Library and donation procedures.
• Receive book donations.
• Assist with events such as book sales, bake sales, or farmers markets.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed