What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant position at The City of Fort Worth?
Pay Range: $21.26/hr. - $23.91/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Friday, October 18, 2024
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
The Library is seeking to hire an outgoing, creative, part-time Library Assistant for the Education and Outreach Team. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, enthusiastic about bringing library services to the community, and comfortable working with diverse populations including people of all ages, backgrounds, dispositions, and abilities. The purpose of this position is to execute dynamic educational and community outreach events through strategic partnerships.
All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this opportunity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work at/travel to various locations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least two years of progressively responsible customer service experience.
- At least one year of experience working in a library and/or outreach setting.
- Previous experience developing and presenting programs, workshops, and classes.
- Ability to communicate with customers in Spanish.
The Library Assistant’s job responsibilities include:
- Provides friendly, efficient, and professional service to partners both internal and external.
- Maintain community and educational partnerships through data collection.
- Conducting community outreach, including processing new library accounts and replacing library cards at outreach events.
- Planning and delivering partnership programs, workshops, and classes both in the library and in the community.
- Developing library outreach displays and merchandising materials to showcase the Library’s materials, programs, and special events.
- Championing the Library’s strategic goals and initiatives with the system’s mission, vision, and core values in mind.
Working Conditions and Physical Demand
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $21 - $24
