Outreach Clerk

Missouri River Regional Library•Jefferson City, MO

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About The Position

The Outreach Clerk drives a library outreach vehicle to scheduled locations to provide services to patrons, including homebound and nursing home patrons. The position also supports library operations by helping patrons find materials and information, processing checkouts and registrations, shelving and stocking materials, working public service desk shifts, and promoting the library at special events. The role may include delivering materials to remote lockers, emptying book drops, assisting with library opening and closing, and serving on committees as assigned. This part-time position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Exceptional verbal and written skills.
Experience working with the public.
Valid Missouri driver’s license.
Good organization, customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with the public and library staff.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
Ability to serve patrons of all ages, including patrons with special needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a library.
Ability to develop and implement new adult programs, with good presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Drive the outreach vehicle to scheduled locations to provide library services.
Arrange services for homebound and nursing home patrons as needed.
Drive the outreach vehicle to special events to promote the library.
Check materials in and out and enter patron registrations.
Assist patrons in locating materials and information for outreach.
Shelve materials and stock outreach vehicles with books and supplies.
Deliver materials to nursing homes, homebound patrons, and remote lockers as needed.
Assist with emptying book drops throughout Cole and Osage counties as needed.
Work scheduled shifts at public desks and assist patrons and staff.
Assist with opening and closing the library on a set schedule as needed.
Serve on library committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.