Senior Library Assistant (40 hours per week)
About The Position
The Goldendale Community Library has an opening for a 100% FTE (40 hours/week) Senior Library Assistant. The Senior Library Assistant will be regularly and independently responsible for a complete variety of specialized and clerical duties related to the functions of the work unit. Regular responsibilities include frequent performance of a variety of specialized duties related to programming in a community library and through community visits, information, circulation and outreach services. Independently plans and presents programs for all ages. As authorized may be responsible for the operation of the branch or department and may direct the work activities and perform assigned activities in the orientation and training of other employees and volunteers for multiple tasks. May be responsible for the opening and closing of the library. This position will also be responsible for driving the bookmobile.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Three years clerical and/or technical library experience
- Previous experience as an Assistant II or SLA of more than one year
Nice To Haves
- 5% pay premium on top of the starting pay rate for additional language skills. To be eligible for the additional pay employees must pass a test demonstrating verbal and written fluency in languages commonly used in our communities. Examples may include, but are not limited to, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin and American Sign Language.
Responsibilities
- Regularly and independently responsible for a complete variety of specialized and clerical duties related to the functions of the work unit.
- Frequent performance of a variety of specialized duties related to programming in a community library and through community visits, information, circulation and outreach services.
- Independently plans and presents programs for all ages.
- As authorized may be responsible for the operation of the branch or department and may direct the work activities and perform assigned activities in the orientation and training of other employees and volunteers for multiple tasks.
- May be responsible for the opening and closing of the library.
- Driving the bookmobile.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance benefits
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- Long term disability benefits
- Washington State PERS retirement
- Additional, voluntary life insurance
- Income protection plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- 13 paid holidays throughout the year
- Vacation leave accrual
- Sick leave accrual
- Other types of paid time off for situations such as jury duty, bereavement leave, inclement weather and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
