Branch Associate - Walcott

Scott Count; Walcott (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union eligible

Job summary

Scott County Library System is seeking a Branch Associate for the Walcott location. The role focuses on high-quality customer service at a library desk, routine circulation tasks, and assisting patrons with library services.

The position averages 7 hours per week at $16.66 per hour, with a regular schedule on Tuesdays 2-7 and alternating Saturdays 9-1. Based primarily in Walcott, opportunities may occur at other branches.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of customer service skills required.
• Proficiency with computers and ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service to patrons of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct high quality customer service.
• Handles patron services including library card registration, book requests, search and retrieval, check in/out, and computer troubleshooting.
• Learns and applies Scott County Library System policies and procedures.
• Maintains records including statistical data and cash handling.
• Provides reader's advisory services and helps plan programs at the branch.
• Opens and closes assigned branch library.
• Shelves materials accurately and keeps shelves organized; cleans as needed.
• Reports branch issues to supervisor and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Proficiency with computers

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position. Scott County participates inthe federal E-Verify programto verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Application Deadline: Monday, September 7, 2026, 4:30pm Central Time.

Job Title: Branch Associate - Walcott

Closing Date/Time: Monday, 9/7/2026, 4:30 pm

Salary: $16.66 to $16.66 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Location: Walcott, Iowa

Job Summary

Provides customer service at a location of the Scott County Library System. Work involves assisting patrons by performing circulation duties and all desk procedures. This is a part time position, averaging 7 hours per week, $16.66 per hour. This position will be primarily based at the Walcott Branch but could include hours at other branch locations. The regular schedule is Tuesday 2-7 and every other Saturday 9-1.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct high quality customer service.
• Responsible for handling all steps of patron services to include library card registration, placing requests for books and information, search and retrieval of materials, checking in and out materials, and assisting with computer troubleshooting.
• Responsible for learning and applying Scott County Library System policies and procedures.
• Maintains all records accurately to include statistical data and cash handling.
• Responsible for providing reader's advisory services and for planning and implementing programs as a branch facility
• Opens and closes assigned branch library
• Shelves materials accurately and straightens shelves. ?Cleans library as needed
• Advises and reports branch issues to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned and/or needed.

Standards for Initial Consideration

Education:
High school diploma or GED required

Work Experience:
Minimum of two years of customer service skills required. Previous library experience desired.

Essential Skills:
Ability to provide high quality customer service to patrons of all ages.
Ability to operate office equipment.
Proficiency with computers.
Ability to effectively convey information to members of the public and other members of the library team.
Ability to keep accurate records and to handle cash transactions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to complete detail oriented tasks.

Supplemental Information

This is a part time union eligible position.

Reports to: Library Director

Benefits

This position is not benefit eligible.