Library Assistant

The City of St. Helens is currently seeking a dedicated professional to fill the role of Part-Time Library Assistant at the St. Helens Public Library. Located in St. Helens, Oregon, this position starts at $18.69 per hour.

• Ability to serve as the library patron's first point of contact
• Experience working with customers or patrons in a fast‑paced work environment
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks including helping patrons search the library catalog, using public computers, and checking out/in library materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and integrated library systems
• Ability to assist library staff in developing library programs, including brochures and flyers, children's activities, and makerspace offerings
• Experience collecting money and balancing a daily till

This library assistant position works a rotating schedule of 20 hours per week, five‑hour shifts Monday through Saturday between 9:30 am and 7:15 pm, including periodic Saturdays and weekly evening hours as required by operational needs.

As a library assistant, you will be one of the library's first contacts with patrons. You will greet patrons, help them find materials in the catalog and in the library, check in and out materials, use the till to take payments and give change, and sometimes assist with programs. You will work closely with the other library assistants and with the full‑time professional staff.

If you are 18 years of age or older, meet the qualifications above, and are eager to contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of our community, we encourage you to apply for the Library Assistant position.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a background investigation, including criminal records, driving records, and personal and professional references, including past employers.

The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer.

For veterans seeking preference points, please contact Human Resources Coordinator Kathy Payne at 503‑366‑8217 or email kpayne for paperwork.