Library Assistant - Intermittent; Community Engagement

Position: Library Assistant - Intermittent (Community Engagement)
** Pay Range**$26.78 - $37.49 Hourly
** Midpoint**$32.14 Hourly
* Starting salaries generally fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors.
* The Richland Public Library is searching for individuals passionate about
** customer service and community engagement**. As an intermittent, this position responds to schedule needs at varying days and times. Typical shifts include working customer service desks and assisting with a variety of programming. The ideal candidate is comfortable with a range of programming activities from performing independent story times for young children to assisting Librarians with larger, all-ages events.
* Benefits are not included as part of this position.*##
** GENERAL SUMMARY
** Performs administrative support work providing a variety of responsible library and clerical duties, assisting in the organization of the library and library materials, and related work as apparent or assigned. Works a varied schedule to include days, evenings and weekends. Work is performed under the close to moderate supervision of the Library Supervisor or designee.##
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**##
** SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
** None    
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
*** High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of customer service experience with at least six (6) months of experience in community engagement.##
** DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
*** Prior experience working and/or volunteering in a public library
* Two (2) year college degree or higher
* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word
* Prior experience in a web-based work environment
* Prior experience working with children in a professional or volunteer capacity##
** CORE VALUES
** All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City.  The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.##
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
** To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The City may make reasonable accommodations to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPTION
* Designs, plans, and implements programming for all ages to meet community needs; organizes community outreach events to promote library usage and services.
* Assists the children's Librarian with story time and/or performs story times; welcomes children and parents; assists with programs and activities; gives library tours, and provides youth programming as needed; cares for the needs of and assists with maintaining discipline and ensures the safety of the children.
* Assists with creating and implementing the summer reading program; generates marketing to promote the program; assists with social media promotion; assists with creating and designing displays and other materials to promote library activities and services.##
** KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

** The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of:
* Library policies, procedures, methods, practices and equipment.
* Principles of Intellectual Freedom and their application.
* Purpose and functions of the library.
* Basic reference and bibliographic tools, techniques and procedures.
* Internet searching, use of Library catalog and online resources.
* Modern office practices, methods, procedures and equipment.
* Proper telephone techniques and etiquette.
* Alpha-numeric and Dewey-decimal filing systems.
* Computer software and data entry techniques.
* Networking and programming trends (Community Engagement Option only).

Skills and abilities

to:
* Perform a variety of responsible library and clerical duties.
* Provide information, assist patrons in locating materials…