Summer Reading Library Clerk- Seasonal

City of Weslaco • Weslaco, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Reading L ibra ry C l e rk - Seaso nal employee is primarily required to support the activities of the Summer Reading Program (SRP). This entails assisting with library programing and maintenance with respect to Summer Programing outlined by library administration. Beyond this they assist patrons in accessing information and materials; create monthly library displays; and assists computer users...Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties. Essential Job Functions Supports the activities of the Summer Reading Program (SRP). Decorates and maintains librar y space. especially within the SRP season. Assists patrons with questions or concerns. Calls pa t rons with over dues (books) . Collects fines. Files applications: answers phones. Calls for assistance with bui l ding maintenance problems . Assists with monthly reports. Assists with the Theater Complex programing and ma intenance. Operates a cash register to collect fines and fees. Helps patrons with copy machine and scanning documents . Maintains Library area clean and neat. Assists Patrons. Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work. Performs after hours work as required (nights and weekends). Assist with emergency response as needed by city hall and local EOC.

Requirements

• Must have High School diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• One (1) year of work experience or any equivalent combination of education to perform such job
• Applicant must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense
• Applicant must have current valid Class "C" Driver's License and be insurable
• Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date
• Ability to interact effectively and appropriately wit h the public and other staff
• Able to work with children, parents, and guardians
• Proficient computer skills (ex. Excel, Word etc.), mathematical skills, recordkeeping, and clerical skills, written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
• some bilingual skill would be preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports the activities of the Summer Reading Program (SRP)
• Decorates and maintains library space, especially within the SRP season
• Assists patrons with questions or concerns
• Calls patrons with over dues (books)
• Collects fines
• Files applications
• Answers phones
• Calls for assistance with building maintenance problems
• Assists with monthly reports
• Assists with the Theater Complex programing and maintenance
• Operates a cash register to collect fines and fees
• Helps patrons with copy machine and scanning documents
• Maintains Library area clean and neat
• Assists Patrons
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work
• Performs after hours work as required (nights and weekends)
• Assist with emergency response as needed by city hall and local EOC

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees