Circulation Desk Assistant (Part-time)

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

IMRF participation

457 retirement plan

Job summary

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District in Mount Prospect is seeking a part-time Circulation Desk Assistant to join our Circulation team. You will staff the public desk, assist library users at checkout, and help with checking in, sorting, and shelving materials to keep items readily available for patrons.

The role requires a high school diploma, excellent customer service, and a keen eye for detail. Weekend and evening shifts are part of the schedule, with a pay rate of $16.96 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a public setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Staff the public desk and assist library users at checkout.
• Handle material handling tasks: checking in, sorting, shelving.
• Perform clerical duties and patron services within a team.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you enjoy a job that has a mix of public interaction and task-oriented work? We are hiring a part-time Desk Assistant with excellent customer service skills and a keen eye for detail to join our Circulation team. In this role, you will assist library users at our checkout desk and handle various workroom activities, such as checking in, sorting, and shelving material – ensuring material is moved smoothly throughout the library and readily available for our patrons to enjoy.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday & Tuesday 2pm to 9pm
• Friday 11am to 7pm
• Every other weekend, Saturday 9am to 5pm & Sunday 11am to 5pm

SALARY:

$16.96 per hour

BENEFITS

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, and birthday)
• Dental, life, and pet insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) participation
• 457 retirement savings plan

PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the designated supervisor (Circulation Department Head, Circulation Assistant Department Head, or Circulation Supervisor), the Circulation Desk Assistant is responsible for staffing the public desk, performing tasks related to the handling of library materials and other various clerical duties. This position is expected to handle all aspects of patron services related to the department within a team atmosphere.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma (or equivalent work experience) required. Experience working in a public setting is desirable.

Mount Prospect Public Library, Cook County