Public Service Assistant/Shelver, City of Somerville Public Library, Somerville, MA

Posted August 20, 2015

Duties:

Reports to the East Branch Manager. Working at the East Branch Library (115 Broadway), or occasionally at West Branch Library (40 College Ave.), or as assigned. Will learn basic circulation transactions and will back up the circulation desk during assigned hours. Shelve library materials, photocopy, file, and perform other duties as required. Assist in preparation for Library ESL classes. 

Available shifts include Mondays, Tuesdays 2PM-6PM, and some Saturdays 9AM-1PM. Position is expected to work an average of nine hours per week.

Requirements:

Must enjoy helping people and have excellent customer service abilities; must work with accuracy. Must be flexible, particularly concerning scheduling.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and push book trucks.

Multilingual a plus.

This position pays $11.24 per hour, and does not offer benefits.

Applications are available on-line at http://www.somervillema.gov/residents/job- postings. You may download the application or submit a cover letter and resume by August 26, 2015 to:

City Hall Personnel Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: [email protected]

THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CITY OF SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.