Library Assistant

The City of Fort Worth•South Park Township, PA

2d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time Library Assistant position is available with the City of Fort Worth’s La Gran Biblioteca, a branch located within the La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth shopping mall. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, enthusiastic about bringing library services to the community, and comfortable working with diverse populations including people of all ages, backgrounds, dispositions, and abilities. The part-time Library Assistant is responsible for developing and implementing activities and classes, and providing customer service in English and Spanish.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
No prior experience is required

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate with customers in Spanish
At least one year of experience working in a library setting
Previous experience developing and presenting programs, workshops, and classes
Ability to work evenings and weekends, including Sundays
Ability to work at/travel to various locations
Ability to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering programs, workshops, and classes
Providing friendly, efficient, and professional service to customers, in-person, by telephone, and via email. This includes answering basic reference, reader's advisory, and general usage questions, helping customers locate materials and services of interest, and checking in and out materials
Providing customers with technology assistance and computer training, and assisting customers with self-service equipment and technology
Operating a cash register, conducting customer payment transactions, maintaining a cash drawer
Developing library displays and merchandising materials to showcase the Library’s materials, programs, and special events
Conducting community outreach, including processing new library accounts and replacing library cards at outreach events
Championing the Library’s strategic goals and initiatives