Public Services Library Assistant

Grayslake Area Public Library • Grayslake, IL

5d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Services Department is looking for a Library Assistant to join our team. Are you a positive and cheerful person who thrives on multitasking and helping people? Public Service Assistants work in a fast-paced, public-facing team environment, assisting customers with their library accounts and materials, helping register them for cards and programs, and familiarizing them with library resources and services. Outstanding patron experience is highly valued at the Grayslake Area Public Library. The successful candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred; and aptitude with current technology, including Google Suite and navigating between multiple sites and tabs. Public service experience is highly desirable. Flexibility to work additional hours is advantageous. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit a resume, as well as the library's job application, on our website by Sunday, January 4: https://grayslake.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Aptitude with current technology, including Google Suite and navigating between multiple sites and tabs

Nice To Haves

• Some college
• Public service experience
• Flexibility to work additional hours

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers with their library accounts and materials
• Helping register customers for cards and programs
• Familiarizing customers with library resources and services

Benefits

• Prorated, paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Participation in Social Security is mandatory
• Participation in deferred compensation is optional
• The library supports continued learning and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED