Technical & Marketing Library Assistant; Part Time

Join the team at the Lewiston City Library, where we offer books and so much more to our community. Our mission is provide the people of Lewiston with free and open access to knowledge, ideas and information and to support them in their pursuit of learning. We do that through dynamic programs and presentations, taking materials and programs out into the community, curating a broad selection of reading material and media, and offering a variety of meeting, making and learning spaces.

Under the direction of the Library Technician or member of the Administrative Team, the Technical & Marketing Library Assistant provides more specific duties related to collection work and works closely with the administrative team to create and share social media material, digital, website and published print material compliant to ADA Title II.

• Receive and distribute new library material in preparation for processing.
• Label and process new library material for public use.
• Relabel and add or modify existing item records in library ILS.
• Working with administrative team, create digital and print content for social media, onsite publication, website and off-site print distribution compliant with ADA Title II requirements.
• Position will include other duties as assigned.

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate and certificate or Associate’s degree in fields of graphic design, digital media or graphic communication. Education or experience with customer service, working as part of a team, graphic or web design, digital media, and technology skills required. Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail;demonstrate excellent customer service skills;be able to maintain confidentiality;display strong written, spoken and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrate time management skills, the ability to work independently and to meet deadlines; have technology skills including general knowledge of social media platforms, databases,software packages, website platforms, printing and scanning. Ideal candidate must demonstrate professional judgment in content creation, ability to follow City of Lewiston and Lewiston City Library policies, ability to follow copyright law and ADA Title II requirements.

Must work well within a team. Position will include other duties as assigned. Night and weekend shifts may be required.

Work setting is professional, 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.