Library Assistant

What Sets Us Apart

At the City of St. Helens, we're more than just a municipality - we're a tight-knit community united by a shared commitment to progress and prosperity. Our mission is simple: to enhance the quality of life for all residents through innovative solutions and responsive public service. Guided by our core values of integrity, accountability, and inclusivity, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every voice is heard, and every individual is valued.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to serve as the library patron's first point of contact
• Experience working with customers or patrons in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks including helping patrons search the library catalog, helping patrons using the public computers, and checking out/in library materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and integrated library systems
• Ability to assist library staff in developing library programs, including brochures and flyers, children's activities, and makerspace offerings
• Experience collecting money and balancing a daily till

Your New Role

This library assistant position works a rotating schedule of 20 hours per week in five-hour shifts Monday through Saturday, between 9:30 am and 7:15 pm, including periodic Saturdays and weekly evening hours as required by operational needs. As a library assistant you will be one of the library's first contacts with our patrons. We pride ourselves in serving the public cheerfully and professionally. A typical day will include greeting patrons as they arrive; helping them find materials both in the catalog and in the library; checking in and out materials; using the till to take payment and give change for a variety of purposes; and sometimes assisting with programs. You will work closely with the three other library assistants and with the full-time professional staff.

Pay & Schedule

The starting pay rate for this position is $18.69 per hour.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must meet the qualifications outlined above
• Must be eager to contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of our community

Skills

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Benefits

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Schedule

Rotating schedule of 20 hours per week in five-hour shifts Monday through Saturday, between 9:30 am and 7:15 pm, including periodic Saturdays and weekly evening hours as required by operational needs.