Job Description
Library Assistant (20 hr)
Port Orchard
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 0325-20
Kitsap Regional Library is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is energized by providing excellent external and internal customer service at the Port Orchard branch. We have a positive team that is highly motivated and very passionate about helping people. This position performs a wide range of circulation and customer service functions. General responsibilities include: staffing the circulation desk; checking in and out various library materials; issuing library cards; assessing or adjusting fines; administering patron accounts; preparing financial reports and providing direct assistance to patrons. This position reports to the Public Services Supervisor.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, while providing excellent customer service, performs a wide range of circulation and customer service related functions. Typical duties include: staffing the circulation desk, checking out/in various library materials, issuing library cards, assessing or adjusting fines, maintaining patron accounts, preparing money transmittal reports, processing periodicals, processing of shipment and bookdrops, mending library materials and providing direct assistance to patrons. This position is represented by the Washington Public Employees Association/UFCW local 365.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED plus one year experience in a service-oriented environment preferred.
* A resume and cover letter are required for all positions and may be uploaded or copy/pasted and submitted with your application.
BENEFITS & SALARY
Employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, long term disability insurance plans, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), as well as our employee assistance program. Additionally, all employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full-time employees earn 15 days per year of vacation leave over the course of their first year, 13 days of sick leave, and 1 personal day each year. All accrued time off is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Kitsap Regional Library participates in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees are automatically eligible for the plan if they work a minimum of 16.25 hours per week (or 70 hour per month) during five months per year for two consecutive years.
Offers to new employees are expected to be between $19.66 and $20.86 depending on required and relevant experience and in alignment with internal equity. The full compensation range for this position is $19.66 - 27.22 per hour per year which includes compensation for incumbents with significant tenure at our library. This allows for growth and progression within the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAny of the following duties may be performed. These examples are representative and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform:
DUTIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to:
LIBRARY EXPECTATIONS
Listed below are expectations of all library employees:
SCHEDULE
This is a part-time, non-exempt position scheduled for 20 hours per week. The schedule may include weekends and evenings, and it is expected to be four days a week. Please note that schedules are subject to change to meet the needs of the library.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our website at KRL.org and select "Careers" located at the bottom of the page. This position is open to all and will remain open through April 4th, 2025.
Kitsap Regional Library is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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