Evening Circulation Assistant

Vaco by Highspring; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Evening Circulation Assistant for the Orlando campus library. This temp-to-hire role supports front-line service, handles patron needs, and helps with circulation, study room bookings, and basic tech assistance during evening hours.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of customer service or library experience, an associate degree if possible, and reliability to work independently in a busy, late-day environment; salary is $17/hour with eligible benefits after

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant customer service, library, administrative, or circulation experience required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Two years of library circulation desk experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-of-day shutdown tasks, including securing equipment, clearing tables, and organizing shelving carts.
• Coordinate with security personnel during library closing procedures and report any security concerns.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for unexpected situations during evening hours.
• Assess situations and contact appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Enforce library policies and access requirements.
• Check library materials in and out.
• Provide reserve materials and circulation assistance.
• Answer directional and basic reference questions.
• Assist patrons with study room reservations and fax services.
• Direct patrons to appropriate resources and staff for additional assistance.
• May be trained and certified as a Notary Public to assist patrons as needed.
• Assist patrons with printers, copiers, wireless printing, computers, and Wi-Fi access.
• Replace paper and toner supplies.
• Resolve basic equipment issues and report more complex problems.
• Submit technology support requests and coordinate service calls when necessary.
• Shelve and organize materials using standard library classification systems.
• Maintain the appearance of study spaces and public areas.
• Assist with collection shifting projects as needed.
• Report facility issues and coordinate maintenance requests.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Evening availability

Tech troubleshooting

Organization

Professionalism

Education

Associate degree preferred

Library circulation desk experience substituted for degree

Job description

Evening Circulation Assistant (Temp-to-Hire)

Pay: $17.00/hour

Schedule: Evening hours aligned with the academic calendar

Benefits Upon Permanent Hire: Excellent benefits package and paid holidays

Position Summary

The Evening Circulation Assistant serves as a key member of the library services team, providing prompt, knowledgeable, and efficient customer service to patrons. This role is one of the primary front-line service positions and is essential to the smooth operation of the library.

Standard Schedule:

• Sunday through Thursday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM while school is in session
• 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM during final exam periods
• Monday through Friday during operating hours when classes are not in session

Key Responsibilities

Library Closing Duties

• Perform end-of-day shutdown tasks, including securing equipment, clearing tables, and organizing shelving carts.
• Coordinate with security personnel during library closing procedures and report any security concerns.

Evening Operations Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for unexpected situations during evening hours.
• Assess situations and contact appropriate personnel when necessary.

Patron Services

• Enforce library policies and access requirements.
• Check library materials in and out.
• Provide reserve materials and circulation assistance.
• Answer directional and basic reference questions.
• Assist patrons with study room reservations and fax services.
• Direct patrons to appropriate resources and staff for additional assistance.
• May be trained and certified as a Notary Public to assist patrons as needed.

Technology Support

• Assist patrons with printers, copiers, wireless printing, computers, and Wi-Fi access.
• Replace paper and toner supplies.
• Resolve basic equipment issues and report more complex problems.
• Submit technology support requests and coordinate service calls when necessary.

Collection & Facility Maintenance

• Shelve and organize materials using standard library classification systems.
• Perform shelf reading and collection maintenance.
• Maintain the appearance of study spaces and public areas.
• Assist with collection shifting projects as needed.
• Report facility issues and coordinate maintenance requests.

Administrative Support

• Track usage and patron statistics.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and filing activities.

Student Worker Support

• Assist with training and oversight of student assistants as directed.

Interlibrary Loan Support

• Serve as a backup for interlibrary loan processing and maintain familiarity with related procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree preferred.
• Two years of library circulation desk experience working directly with patrons may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Experience

• 1-3 years of relevant customer service, library, administrative, or circulation experience required.

Preferred Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently during evening hours.
• Basic technology troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dependable and professional work ethic.

Compensation: $17.00/hour (Temp-to-Hire)

Benefits Upon Permanent Hire: Comprehensive benefits package and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).