Part Time Library Assistant - Phoenix Public Library

About This Position Phoenix Public Library serves a diverse clientele of over 4.8 million people, with a central library and 16 branches. The library offers collections in multiple languages, a full range of cutting-edge electronic resources, and customer-focused public services. Library Assistants provide highly skilled direct public information service or service support. They may conduct a children's story time or teen programming, help students with college and financial aid forms, teach basic computer or workforce readiness classes, assist with library collection maintenance, or work in the community to promote reading, higher education and library services. They work independently under the general supervision of a Librarian or Branch Manager. The ideal candidate must be able to multi-task, resolve problems and work with a diverse customer base in a fast paced environment. IDEAL CANDIDATE Ability to communicate well and work effectively in a team environment, while providing excellent customer service. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and have a positive attitude. SALARY Pay Range: $20.92 to $32.46 per hour. Hiring Range: $20.92 to $24.21 per hour. Pay Range Explanation Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page. Benefits Part-time employees are eligible for earned paid sick time, city training, and free or discounted bus and light rail fares. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a program that imparts a broad liberal education.For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.The City job description can be found here. Work And Environmental Conditions Requirements Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings. Preferred Qualifications The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Experience With Library programming, presentations, and training.Working in a paid library position.Providing excellent customer service.Working with computer programs such as MS Office. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes September 28, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. How To Apply Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. REFERENCE Library Assistant, JC:30200, ID# 62976, 9/14/26, USM, AJ, Benefits:007 Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.