What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Services Assistant - Point Roberts Library position at Whatcom County Library System?
The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is accepting applications for a temporary part-time Public Services Assistant (PSA) position at the Point Roberts Library. This a temporary, seasonal position that will run from approximately July 1 through August 31, 2025.
SUMMARY: The PSA delivers respectful, affirmative library service to all at WCLS library locations and when representing WCLS throughout the community to connect people to information, resources, and reading. Promotes library services, applies WCLS policies, and oversees operations in the absence of management; performs other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION: This posting will close at midnight on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Upon completion of the initial application online, candidates will be sent an email invitation to complete the full application, which is required for full consideration. Please check the email address that was provided for this important next step in the application process. You may need to check your junk or spam folder.
WORKING HOURS: Average of thirteen (13) regular weekly hours, and additional unscheduled hours up to a total of 1,222 hours annually, to substitute for other WCLS staff, including weekend and evening shifts. Regular schedule: Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Fridays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, with a variation on the first week of July. Training will happen as schedules permit. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule and/or worksite changes depending on library needs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent interpersonal skills required: ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds, and work harmoniously with the public and other staff members is essential. An interest in popular culture. A belief that anyone can become a reader at any age. A sense of humor. A passion to learn new things continuously. Ability to gain working knowledge of Whatcom County Library System's policies and procedures; ability to uphold intellectual freedom standards. Attention to detail, competent use of technology resources, and keyboarding skills required. Requires the ability to speak, understand, and write English clearly and concisely. Requires Associates Degree and one or more years of relevant experience; or equivalent training, education and/or experience. Applicants with experience working with middle and high school aged youth preferred. Requires physical and visual ability to utilize reference sources and to manipulate equipment. Work requires considerable physical effort in the handling of materials up to 40 pounds and/or continual standing or walking 90% of the time. The Whatcom County Library System will comply with any pandemic related state or federal mandates and any other COVID mitigation practices deemed appropriate now or in the future.
The Whatcom County Library System values diversity and inclusion and we are interested in hiring candidates that are representative of the communities and patrons we serve.
New employees are subject to a CRC (criminal records check) per RCW 43.43.832.
Salary : $23 - $32