Summer Reading Program Assistants - SEASONAL

The Waukee Public Library is looking for seasonal Summer Reading Program Assistants to assist members of the public participating in the Summer Reading Program or aids other library staff with specific summer events. Occasionally, may be called upon to check in and/or shelve library materials.

Duration: 3 months

Tentative

Start Date:

Late May - early June

Work Hours: 20 - 36 hours per week

• Monday: 8:45am - 8:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:45am - 8:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:45am - 6:00pm
• Thursday: 8:45am - 6:00pm
• Friday: 8:45am - 5:30am
• Saturday: 8:45am - 4:00pm
• Occasional evenings and Saturdays required.

Wages: $12.00 - $14.00

• Registers library users for the Summer Reading Program, and explains the program to them.
• Passes out prizes for the Summer Reading Program as participants reach designated levels.
• Documents participants’ reading progress throughout the summer.
• Assists library staff with events for school aged children.
• Ensures regular and punctual attendance to allow for effective teamwork with other employees, face-to-face interaction with patrons and staff, and working with items or equipment located at the Waukee Public Library.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

• Actively greet and offer assistance to library users and other staff.
• Exhibit a cheerful attitude.
• Ask for clarification as needed.
• Seek to resolve problems by bringing them to the attention of the supervisor in a timely manner.

• Must have basic computer skills.
• Be comfortable working in close proximity to persons of all ages.

• Be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English with other employees and library users.

• Climate-controlled building with minimal outdoor work required.
• To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours within Waukee Public Library building.