Library Assistant
Part-time position starting at $18.69 per hour, located in St. Helens, Oregon.
About Us
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 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.
About the 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.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the library patron's first point of contact
- Assist patrons with searching the library catalog and using public computers
- Check in and check out library materials
- Collect money and balance a daily till
- Assist library staff in developing library programs, including brochures, flyers, children's activities, and makerspace offerings
Requirements
- Experience working with customers or patrons in a fast-paced work environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and integrated library systems
- 18 years of age or older
Pay
$18.69 per hour
Schedule
- 20 hours per week in five-hour shifts
- Monday through Saturday, between 9:30 am and 7:15 pm
- Periodic Saturdays and weekly evening hours as required by operational needs