Senior Library Assistant (24 hours per week)
About The Position
The Vancouver Community Library has an opening for a 60% FTE (24 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. The ideal candidate will be flexible and have strong customer service skills and great attention to detail.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Three years clerical and/or technical library experience
- Previous experience as an SLA or with children of more than one year
- Must be able to work 8 hour shifts between 8 am - 8 pm.
- Weekend and evening availability is required.
Nice To Haves
- Flexible
- Strong customer service skills
- Great attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of specialized and clerical duties related to the functions of the work unit.
- Perform specialized duties related to programming in a community library and through community visits, information, circulation and outreach services.
- Independently plan and present programs for all ages.
- May be responsible for the operation of the branch or department.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance benefits
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- Long term disability benefits
- Washington State PERS retirement
- Voluntary life insurance
- Income protection plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation leave accrual
- Sick leave accrual
- Paid time off for jury duty, bereavement leave, severe weather, and more.
- 5% pay premium for additional language skills (if qualified)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
