Temporary Library Associate

Closing Date:
November 5, 2026 - 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time

Pay Range: $31.40 - $43.00 hourly
Job Status:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40

Employment Type:

Temporary
FLSA:
Non-exempt

Location:

Oak Harbor, WA

The Temporary Library Associate position is a temporary position for up to ten months that will provide coverage to both the Oak Harbor and the Freeland Libraries. The Library Associate position will provide customer service support, serve as the person in charge of the building when needed, assist customers with account information and technology support, register customers for new accounts, process materials, answer phones, and answer basic reference questions.

The Temporary Library Associate position will work at the Oak Harbor Library from December until the end of February. This position is expected to work 40 hours a week including 1-2 evenings a week and will alternate Saturdays and Sundays.

The Temporary Library Associate position will work at the Freeland Library from March until the end of August. This position is expected to work 40 hours a week and the typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday.

The Employer reserves the right to change these assignments with notice. The home location will be used for mileage and travel in conjunction with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement and/or Policy.

This temporary position is not a Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)-eligible position. As such, any individual in this position will not contribute to PERS for the duration of the assignment. The person selected will receive benefits the month following their start date in the position, with the exception of PERS eligibility. If an external applicant is the successful candidate, the person selected will be released from employment at the end of the temporary assignment.

If an internal applicant is the successful candidate, the person selected to fill this temporary job will return to their regular position at the end of the assignment.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.

The Library Associate performs skilled paraprofessional library support services at one or more community libraries or Library on Wheels to contribute to the Library District's effective operation, providing library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.

We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.

All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. Please note that this temporary full-time position will not be eligible to participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment.