Librarian

Era Living; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Librarian to join their Life Enrichment team in Seattle. This role involves maintaining the library, overseeing book additions, and engaging with residents about their needs. Ideal candidates possess a high-school diploma, relevant coursework in library science, and an enthusiasm for enhancing the quality of life for older adults.

Benefits

Free Meals

401(k) retirement plan with generous company match

1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid

Double pay for holidays worked

1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discount programs

Pre-tax election commuter benefits

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required.
• One-year college coursework in library science or equivalent education.
• Must be enrolled in MLIS program at UW.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and organized library.
• Oversees addition and retirement of books.
• Promotes library services to residents.

Skills

Ability to learn established systems

Ability to use MS Office Suite

Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Ability to pass DSHS and State background check

Education

High-school diploma or GED

One-year college coursework in library science

Enrolled in MLIS student program at the University of Washington

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.76/hr - $20.76/hr

$20.76 per hour | Free Meals!

Era Living is seeking a part time Librarian to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment team located in our University House Wallingford Community, Seattle, WA. This position is about 2-4 hours per week.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)

1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start

Double pay for holidays worked

1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discount programs

Pre-tax election commuter benefits

Primary Responsibilities:

The Librarian maintains a safe and organized library, oversees the addition of books to, and retirement of books from, the library and meets with residents on a regular basis to discuss the library’s needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Purchases new books monthly as required; weeds outdated or unused materials regularly

Catalogs collection

Promotes the library and its services to residents and family members

Reviews any donated materials to assess the need and/or, suitability for the library

Provides technology help to residents

Leads Library Committee meetings

Writes content and maintains the UHS Library Blog

Writes articles for the UHS Highlights newsletter

Serves as liaison between Resident Library Committee and Life Enrichment department

Partners with the Life Enrichment Director (LED) to recruit and train UHS/UW partnership MLIS student librarian

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to learn established systems and apply that knowledge
• Ability to use MS Office Suite
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS and State background check required
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High-school diploma or GED, required
• One-year college coursework in library science or equivalent education and experience.
• Must be enrolled or have previously been enrolled in the MLIS student program at the University of Washington.
  
  
  

About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted “2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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