Library Assistant (Part-time, Temporary)
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Parkland Community Library |Parkland Community Library| Allentown, PA |Allentown, PA| Temporary | Part-time |Temporary | Part-time| $14 an hour |$14 an hour| 19 hours ago | 19 hours ago |19 hours ago| The Parkland Community Library is currently accepting applications for a temporary part-time Library Assistant in our Youth Services department. We are looking for a dependable and punctual team member who will provide consistent customer service and is aligned with our service values and core beliefs. Library Assistant, Youth Services (Part-time, Temporary) This position is primarily responsible for staffing the public desk in the Children's department Up to 20 hours per week for 10 weeks (June 12-August 19) Work schedule includes days, evenings, and the occasional Saturday $14 per hour Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D; stellar customer service skills, knowledge of technology such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and ability to work with minimal direction is necessary. Applicants with previous library experience and/or currently enrolled in a relevant college program will be highly considered. Accountability: Responsible to the Head of Youth Services Key Responsibilities: Monitor the Children's Wing and maintain a safe, attractive environment for library patrons Assist patrons with locating library materials and reader's advisory Assists with collection maintenance including displays and shelf reading Promote library programs/services and register children and teens for programs Implement library programs for elementary-aged children Supervise teen summer volunteers in absence of the Head of Youth Services Shelves materials when necessary Prepare materials for library programs and assist with special projects Additional tasks as assigned Requirements: Ability to lift 25 lbs. minimum Ability to stoop, stand, and kneel Ability to sustain mental and physical activity for up to 8 hours Satisfactory completion of a criminal history, child abuse screening, and FBI fingerprinting prior to employment To Apply: Submit a resume, brief introductory statement, and contact information for two professional references to Jaclyn Hoimes, Head of Youth Services. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and may be sent via email to ...@parklandlibrary.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled Job Types: Part-time, Temporary Pay: $14.00 per hour Schedule: Day shift Evening shift Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Allentown, PA 18104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): Under Act 114, all library employees are required to submit a FBI Federal Criminal Background Check prior to employment. Have you applied for FBI Federal Criminal Background Check and received clearance results within the past 60 months? Experience: Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person.