Library Assistant II

Waltham MA

07 July, 2021

9:26 AM

Description

Part-time Library Assistant II – Circulation Department Waltham Public Library is seeking a friendly, adaptive, enthusiastic, service-oriented individual to help serve a diverse, urban community within a busy library setting. We're looking for someone who is self-motivated, cares about accuracy, and can handle stressful situations with grace and good humor. Customer service experience is highly valued. Qualifications include: Associates Degree or 2 years of post-high school education, 6 months of computer experience, 1 year experience working with the public, or any equivalent combination. Strong interest in working with the general public, ability to perform under pressure, ability to work with library staff and a diverse general public in a tactful and courteous manner, good problem solving and computer skills. Superior customer service abilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must pass a pre-employment physical with drug and alcohol screening, a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) and a background check. Full description available at Human Resources Department. Selected candidate will be required to submit three written and signed letters of reference within one week of accepting a conditional offer. Letters may not be dated any older than two years. Emails are acceptable providing they come directly from the author’s email. Duties may include: Answering telephones, checking materials in and out, registering patrons, account maintenance, processing daily deliveries and other general circulation desk duties as assigned. Preferred qualifications: Fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole or Portuguese; familiarity with III Sierra software. 19 hours per week Weekly schedule to include a morning and afternoon and a minimum of two evenings/week, plus a minimum of two Saturdays and one Sunday per month year-round. $26.24 per hour, pro-rated paid time off no health or retirement benefits Deadline to apply: August 4, 2021 Qualified candidates should submit, preferably in one complete pdf file: Completed City of Waltham employment application (https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/human-resources-department )ResumeLetter of interest to: Mary Gullotti Human Resources Department, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451 [email protected]/ 781-314-3356 Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Req#2022-02 Posted 7/6/2021