Part time Library Assistant - Various Locations

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

18h • $25 - $29

About The Position

Wake County Public Libraries is looking for part-time
Library Assistants for three of our library locations!
Do you love working with the public and want a great work environment? Apply today to join the Wake County Public Library team as a part-time Library Assistant. Work in your community to give great customer service and share your love of books, reading, and literacy.

Requirements

• Associate's degree
• No specific experience required
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume
• The person selected for this position must undergo a successful criminal background check and education verification, as well as submit fingerprints to the State Bureau of Investigation for a secondary criminal history record check.

Nice To Haves

• Public Library experience working on a service desk
• Customer Service or Bookstore experience
• Experience working directly with children, for some locations
• For some locations, Spanish-language skills desired
• Enjoys working with people and excels at providing customer service
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is energetic, motivated, and takes initiative
• Is detail-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to change
• Has great technology skills (ex. Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel), Google Docs) and learns new technologies quickly
• Loves books and reading; good working knowledge of reading trends and popular titles for adults and youth and has the ability to recommend titles and authors

Responsibilities

• Work on a public service desk to answer questions, check books out, and issue library cards
• Help patrons with informational and reading needs
• Assist Library Manager with library operational duties
• Assist Librarians with program set-up and/or program delivery
• Assist with making creative book displays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree