Library Assistant l

City Of Edinburg (TX) • Edinburg, TX

360d • $12

About The Position

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Library Assistant I to assist with organizing and providing assistance to librarians with the maintenance of the library and audiovisual materials. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as a Library Assistant I? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! This Library Assistant I position earns competitive pay of $12.99/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today!

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency.
• No library experience required.
• Intermediate computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Excel, Word, Publisher, database management, and record keeping.
• Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must have a current and valid class 'C' driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Dependability.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service and promote a welcoming library environment.
• Assist library patrons by registering borrowers and issuing library cards.
• Keep records of new registrants.
• Assist patrons with researching and obtaining information from the library or archival collections.
• Assist with the operations of the café shop.
• Plan and coordinate library events and cultural programs.
• Draft press releases and set up for events/programs.
• Catalog and process new and donated materials.
• Repair books, DVDs, and audiobooks, and withdraw damaged/dated library materials.
• Provide assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Life & ADD insurance.
• Retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1.
• 100%-paid medical and dental with optional dependent coverage.
• Workers compensation.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Healthy lifestyle program.
• Access to Active Edinburg fitness centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees