Library Page I

Apply by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Online applications must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline. In-person interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 3, 2026; only one date will be available per applicant.

About the role

The City of Mission Viejo seeks qualified candidates for two part-time Library Page positions to provide excellent customer service to library patrons. This is an at-will, hourly, seasonal, and/or temporary variable-hour role, averaging 12 to 19 hours per week (less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year). The schedule may change to cover absences or department programming needs.

Schedule

Library hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

• Position 1: Saturday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Tuesday 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Thursday 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Position 2: Sunday 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Monday 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Wednesday 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Pay

$18.15 – $21.98 per hour. This is an FLSA non-exempt position; overtime applies for hours exceeding 40 per week.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships with the public, staff, and volunteers.
• Provide high standards of customer service while upholding library programs and policies.
• Collect, sort, shelve, and file library materials using different filing systems.
• Retrieve materials from outdoor book drops and maintain shelf orderliness.
• Check in library materials.
• Assist in the Passport Office with check-in procedures and taking photos.
• Assist with library programs as needed.
• Move furniture and equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Able to work a minimum of 12 to 19 hours per week, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Knowledge of alphabetical and numeric filing systems, library functions, and customer service techniques.
• Ability to interact with diverse age groups and backgrounds, apply library policies, and communicate effectively.
• Skill in working with minimal supervision, following instructions, and operating office equipment and software.
• Must be at least 15 years old; applicants under 18 must provide a California Workers Permit.
• Equivalent to completion of ninth grade; library or computer experience is desirable.

Skills

• Clear oral and written communication.
• Tact, initiative, and independent judgment within policy guidelines.
• Effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Safe operation of a motor vehicle.

About the team

The Mission Viejo Library & Cultural Services Department serves over 190,000 cardholders and circulates 835,000+ items annually. The team is dedicated to lifelong learning, literacy, and artistic engagement, reducing barriers for all community members.