Part-time Library Substitute

Kittitas County Chamber; Ellensburg, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ellensburg is seeking a part-time, on-call Library Substitute to assist with daily library operations, including circulation, reference, youth services, material processing, and public computer use. The substitute position has no fixed schedule and will require weekend and evening shifts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience. Strong computer skills, a commitment to excellent patron service, and the ability to work in a team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• EOE.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day library operations including circulation, reference, youth services, and material processing.
• Support special programming and public computer use; provide information and assistance to patrons.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

General office practices

Library operations

Data entry

Confidentiality

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Part-time Library Substitute

Opening Date

September 22, 2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled – first review is scheduled for October 7, 2026

Salary

$17.13/hour – part-time, on-call position

Recruitment Description

The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a part-time, on-call Library Substitute.

The person in this position assists with the day-to-day operation of the library including circulation, reference, youth services, material processing, special programming, and public computer use; provide information, guidance and assistance to patrons. Performs miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor.

As a substitute there is no standard schedule or guaranteed number of hours; days/hours will vary and will include weekends and evenings.

Core Values

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One (1) year of related experience and/or training

PLEASE NOTE: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the listed requirements as determined by Management.

EOE.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures; knowledge of basic Library operations; knowledge of alphabetical and whole/decimal number filing.
• Skilled in the use of computers and data entry, operation of listed tools and equipment; ability to maintain confidentiality of patron records.
• Ability to provide excellent service to others; ability to be courteous and tactful and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public; ability to work in a team setting and demonstrate willingness to assist and support coworkers, contribute ideas, maintain flexibility, and be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Skilled in exercising initiative and judgment in completing tasks; ability to successfully organize various activities.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, verbally and in writing, and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and relay instructions to others; ability to read and implement policies and procedures; ability to read and write accurate, professional correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations in an accurate manner.

Benefits

This is a non-represented, on-call/substitute position that does not receive benefits except for accruing paid sick leave at a rate of one (1) hour for every paid forty (40) hours worked. Employees are eligible to begin using accrued paid sick leave on the ninetieth (90 th ) calendar day after the commencement of employment.