Program Assistant - Mobile Services

The Mobile Services team at King County Library System is seeking a Program Assistant to provide critical clerical support.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as primary contact for library staff concerning Mobile Services Department's programs and services
• Perform data processing, bookkeeping, and records management for Mobile Services
• Resolve vehicle maintenance and requests and issues
• Inform staff on Mobile Services vehicle operations

The ideal candidate is digitally fluent, able to learn new software quickly, and demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills. Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are essential.

KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs.

Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and patron engagement using direct outreach, programs, and virtual assistance. Our service area includes cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle.

From a  comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Demographics and Language Report, of the more than 1.5 million residents who live within the KCLS service area, almost half identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Moreover, roughly one-third of the KCLS community speaks a language other than English as their first language.

The King County Library System values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals. We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, etc.

KCLS welcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as an opportunity to assist qualified individuals to participate in the job application or interview process and/or perform the essential functions of the position upon hire.

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KCLS ensures equal opportunities and consideration for all job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. KCLS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment during any stage of employment, including in recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, or training.

Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.

• Serve as primary contact for library staff concerning department's services and programs. Resolve basic service issues with staff and/or service facilities and outside agencies. Respond to internal and external inquiries. Research requests for information or materials as needed. Assist new and lower level staff. May oversee or assist in overseeing workflow or assigning work.
• Resolve vehicle maintenance and functioning requests or issues.
• Disseminate information to staff on basic…