Library Office Aide: Public Service & Data

Brooklyn Public Library; Coral Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Brooklyn Public Library is hiring an Office Aide to provide direct public service, handle clerical tasks, and support staff across Brooklyn’s diverse community. You will assist with circulation, data entry, and technology help, while supporting part-time staff and volunteers.

The role is full-time, union, non-exempt, with a starting salary of $34,379.80. Evening and weekend hours are required, and you will work under the Circulation Manager in the Circulation Department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year experience in an office environment with clerical duties.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in a customer service oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Familiar with working in a diverse workforce.
• Must be organized with good attention to detail.
• Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs; standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Direct public service and quality customer service
• Check in and check out library materials
• Renew and verify the circulation status of library materials
• Assist customers in the use of technology
• Enter data into the library’s automated system
• Prepare and process supply orders and requisitions
• Process library card applications
• Process incoming and outgoing material (mail, interchange, etc.)
• Prepare budget reports
• Prepare staff schedules as assigned
• Train part-time staff and/or volunteers
• Process holds
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Public service

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brooklyn Public Library is hiring an Office Aide to provide direct public service, handle clerical tasks, and support staff across Brooklyn’s diverse community. You will assist with circulation, data entry, and technology help, while supporting part-time staff and volunteers.

The role is full-time, union, non-exempt, with a starting salary of $34,379.80. Evening and weekend hours are required, and you will work under the Circulation Manager in the Circulation Department.