Elkhart Public Library is Hiring a Clerk I - Circulation Near Elkhart, IN
Job Details Job Location Pierre Moran - Elkhart, IN Position Type Part Time Education Level High School Salary Range $14.33 - $17.93 Hourly Travel Percentage Negligible Job Category Customer Service Description Classification: Clerk I Location: Pierre Moran Branch Library Job Grade 4 Job Category: - Part-time 15 hours per week FLSA Status: Non-exempt Reports To: Branch Manager SUMMARY The Circulation Clerk serves patrons by issuing library cards and maintaining registrations; handling all transactions related to the circulation of library materials, assisting in collection development; and creating a helpful, welcoming environment for all library visitors. Fluency in Spanish preferred ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. Organization-Wide EXPECTATIONS
Follows [for supervisors include: and enforces] established Library and personnel policy, procedures and work standards.
Attends work regularly, on time, and as scheduled.
Exhibits welcoming, helpful, positive and friendly behavior to all patrons, staff and guests at all times in all communications formats (verbal and non-verbal).
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
Regularly monitors Library communication venues including but not limited to employee email, staff bulletin boards and the intranet.
Participates in meetings, conferences, continuing education, community engagement, and special projects as required by the Elkhart Public Library or as dictated by professional commitment.
Addresses, or assists in addressing, issues and concerns related to the safety of Library staff and users as well as the security and maintenance of Library buildings and equipment.
Job-Specific ACCOUNTABILITY
Creates and maintains patron accounts.
Circulates materials: checks in and out; pulls and routes holds, etc.
Handles financial transactions at circulation desk and public copiers.
Performs opening and closing task as assigned.
Selects materials and/or performs collection maintenance as assigned, with oversight from the appropriate collection manager(s) and approval of the department head.
Provides customer service at the Circulation Desk and at other public desks in the library.
Performs designated administrative and/or clerical duties per specified Work Instructions.
WORK CONDITIONS
Full-time/Part-time (including evenings and weekends)
Frequent local travel, occasional long distance travel
Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required
Prior library experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously in person and on the telephone with people of all ages in a business and public service context, and with professional colleagues
Ability to learn and adapt
Basic clerical, computer and mathematical skills
A general knowledge of standard office equipment
Ability to apply common sense understanding to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Fluency in Spanish preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Above-average written and oral language and communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and business correspondence
Ability to effectively write routine reports and business correspondences
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Library personnel and the general public in one-to-one and group situations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to speak, hear and see
Ability to stand for an extended length of time
Ability to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None SALARY AND BENEFITS
See Elkhart Public Library Wage Schedule
See Elkhart Public Library electronic Employee Handbook
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities that may be performed by a qualified applicant or individual with a disability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.