Careers

Summer Library Assistant
(Temporary)

The Parkland Community Library is currently accepting applications for a temporary part-time Library Assistant in our Youth Services department. We are looking for a dependable and punctual team member who will provide consistent customer service and is aligned with our service values and core beliefs.

Library Assistant, Youth Services (Part-time, Seasonal)

This position is primarily responsible for staffing the public desk in the Children’s department
Up to 20 hours per week for 10 weeks (June 12-August 19)
Work schedule includes days, evenings, and the occasional Saturday
$14 per hour

Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D.; stellar customer service skills; knowledge of technology such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and ability to work with minimal direction is necessary. Applicants with previous library experience and/or currently enrolled in a relevant college program will be highly considered.

Accountability: Responsible to the Head of Youth Services

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor the Children’s Wing and maintain a safe, attractive environment for library patrons
Assist patrons with locating library materials and reader’s advisory
Assists with collection maintenance, including displays and shelf reading
Promote library programs/services and register children and teens for programs
Implement library programs for elementary-aged children
Supervise teen summer volunteers in the absence of the Head of Youth Services
Shelves materials when necessary
Prepare materials for library programs and assist with special projects
Additional tasks as assigned

Requirements:

Ability to lift 25 lbs. minimum
Ability to stoop, stand, and kneel
Ability to sustain mental and physical activity for up to 8 hours
Satisfactory completion of a criminal history, child abuse screening, and FBI fingerprinting prior to employment

To Apply:

Submit a resume, brief introductory statement, and contact information for two professional references to Jaclyn Hoimes, Head of Youth Services. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and may be sent via email to hoimesj@parklandlibrary.org.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled

Download our job application here.

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