Library Circulation Assistant (2 Part-Time), Needham, MA
Posted July 30, 2022
Description:
Hours: Daytime, evening, and Saturday & Sunday hours as scheduled. There is an immediate need for shift coverage on the following days and time periods: afternoon and evenings on Monday and Tuesday, evenings on Wednesday and Thursday, rotating Sundays. Hours for these shifts will be split between the two positions.
Number of Vacancies: Two (2)
Hourly Salary: $19.01 an hour (L Schedule)
The Town of Needham is seeking highly skilled individuals to fill the part-time position of Library Circulation Assistant at the Needham Free Public Library.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):
- Collaborate with library patrons; assisting them with information and/or directing them to appropriate locations or staff
- Process library checkouts, renewals, returns, reserves, fines, registrations
- Maintain orderliness of materials collection
- Perform other circulation procedures as required
Requirements:
To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:
- Excellent customer service skills and capacity to interact effectively and tactfully with the general public
- Familiarity with computers
- Ability to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently
- Capability to adapt to new technologies as required
- Capability of standing for 4 ½ hours at a time. If working a full day, there will be a lunch break and two fifteen-minute breaks
- Capability of bending, lifting up to 40 lbs., and pushing book carts loaded with books
How to Apply:
The Town of Needham Human Resources Department is now accepting applicant submissions for the Library. Circulation Assistant, which will be posted here:
Resumes will be accepted until 11:59 PM on August 12, 2022.