Limited Duration Production Assistant

About the role

Multnomah County Library is currently hiring a part-time Limited Duration Production Assistant to provide support for the Library’s print shop and coordinate distribution of print and promotional materials for the Marketing and Communications team. Limited duration positions are long-term temporary positions that offer employees full access to County benefits and leave. This 20 hour position is expected to last two years from the date of hire; however, the appointment may end earlier based on business needs. The hiring list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future full time, part-time, temporary or limited duration positions should they become available.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of our Printing Specialist, operate a variety of printing equipment, including a paper cutter, a paper folder, laminator, a color printer, and other production equipment to assist in the production of high-quality marketing materials for the Library system.
• Responsible for distributing newly printed materials in a timely fashion according to requests or established procedures as well as distributing library materials in response to staff requests.
• Maintain inventory lists of printed items and keep distribution and production records.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Communications staff regarding special projects, storage of materials, notices to staff about new materials, and projected inventories of publications.
• Physically demanding position requiring continuously lift and carry up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and carry 11 to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and carry 21 to 50 pounds and occasionally push and pull more than 75 pounds.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications/transferable skills:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• One year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties listed above.
• Ability to pass a criminal records check, should a job offer be extended. Results of the records check will be reviewed on an individualized basis; a conviction is not an automatic bar to employment.

Skills

• Previous print shop experience (preferred).

Benefits

Limited duration positions offer employees full access to County benefits and leave.

Pay

Pay range: $22.00 – $27.06 per hour.

Schedule

This is a 20‑hour per week part‑time position, expected to last up to two years from the date of hire (subject to business needs).