City of Lewiston, ID is hiring: Library Assistant in Lewiston

Salary : $12.00 - $14.00 Hourly

Location : Lewiston City Library - 411 D St. Lewiston, ID

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 00274

Department : Library

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

This position is part time, 24 hours per week, working Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 : 00am to 5 : 00pm with a one hour lunch break. This position receives PERSI Retirement, prorated holiday pay, and vacation and sick leave accruals, but is not eligible for medical benefits.

Position Summary :

Under the direction of the Lead Library Assistant, Library Assistants assist the public in finding library materials and provide a variety of circulation duties in a customer focused work environment.

Essential Functions :

• Perform a variety of routine duties in the library including : circulating materials, assisting the public, shelving materials and maintaining the order and appearance of the collection and public space.
• Responsible for assisting the public in locating and requesting library materials, providing Reader's Advisory, use of library printing services, accessing library databases, resolving customer accounts, applying and explaining policies, and demonstrating patron confidentiality.
• Tasks may also include assisting with children's, teen, or adult library programs, including the Homebound program; processing periodicals; processing materials, and other library circulation tasks.
• Position may include other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Education or experience with customer service, money handling and basic technology skills required.

Knowledge and Abilities :

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail; demonstrate excellent customer service skills; be able to maintain confidentiality; display strong interpersonal communication skills; have technology skills including general knowledge of databases, software packages, printing and scanning. Must work well within a team. Position may include other duties as assigned. Night and weekend shifts may be required.

Working Conditions :

Work setting is formal, team oriented, having both routine and variable tasks. Work pace and pressure is variable, but frequently fast-paced and high pressure. Primary functions require the following : ability to work in an office and operate office equipment and technology; ability to stand for extended periods of time; ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels; ability to bend and twist, sit, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and crawl; ability to lift 35-40 lbs., ability to carry 30 lbs., ability to reach in all directions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

City of Lewiston offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to all full time employees. Benefits include :

Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) - PERSI, one of the best pension plans nationwide, ensures our employees have first-class, reliable retirement. Employees can also contribute additional funds to PERSI Choice 401(k), Nationwide 457, ICMA 457, or ICMA Roth IRA through payroll.

Holiday Leave - Employees enjoy 13 paid holidays throughout the year including a floating holiday to use on a day of their choosing.

Vacation / Sick Leave - Employees accrue vacation and sick leave at competitive rates.

Basic Life Insurance - Upon hire, employees are enrolled in basic life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to them.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Available to all employees, the EAP, provides a variety of free services, including anything from visits with a mental health provider to finding quality pet care.

Wellness Incentive Program - Employees are eligible to particpate in an annual Wellness Program with quarterly incentives including an additional day off.

Optional Benefits - Other optional benefits avaiable to employees include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, and Short & Long Term Disability.

For more information about benefits offered to our employees, please visit or contact Human Resources at HR@cityoflewiston.org.

Please note, Non-Seasonal Part Time positions working 20-29 hours per week are eligible for PERSI Retirement and pro-rated Sick Leave and Vacation Accrual. Seasonal and Non-Seasonal Part Time jobs working less than 20 hours per week are not benefit eligible.

Salary : $12 - $14