Circulation Clerk at Acorn Public Library

Oak Forest IL

02 November, 2021

9:47 AM

Description

Acorn Public Library District is hiring! Are you friendly, positive and enthusiastic? Do you like working with the public? If so, we are looking for you to join our staff as a part-time circulation clerk. This position averages 12 hours per week at $12 per hour and includes mornings, afternoons, evenings and alternating Fridays/Saturdays as needed by the department. The circulation clerk works closely with the entire library staff to serve the public providing excellent customer service assistance in a variety of ways at the front desk. Circulation clerks greet and direct all visitors, answer incoming calls, issue and renew library cards, uphold patron confidentiality, check materials out and in, communicate library policies and procedures accurately and courteously, perform opening and closing procedures and other related duties as required including availability and flexibility to act as a substitute for additional hours as needed by the department. If you are able to effectively communicate in English orally and in writing (Spanish or Arabic a plus), can multitask and maintain attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks you may be just who Acorn Public Library needs. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and at least six months customer service experience; accurate typing skills; ability to use personal computers and software applications as well as web-based utilities and applications; ability to operate a cash register; cash management and basic mental math skills. Physical requirements: stand/sit for long periods, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, stand on a stool and push/pull heavy carts. To apply please email your resume and a letter of interest to [email protected].