RS Library Assistant II - P/T (Youth Services)

City of Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant II to support youth services, assist at the public desks, and help coordinate programs across multiple service centers. This role emphasizes customer service, use of library technology, and engagement with families and teens.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and strong communication skills, with preference for those who have front-desk or instructional experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or equivalent (60 college credits).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with cash registers, computers, or front desk technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons at public desks with information and materials.
• Support youth services programs and reading activities.
• Maintain displays and promote library events and services.
• Use library software, calendars, and self-check technology to help patrons.
• Enforce library rules and maintain orderly quiet study areas.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Library software

Outlook

Printers

Catalog search

Job description

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

General Statement of Job:

The Boca Raton Public Library empowers our community to discover, connect, and create through quality collections and resources, information assistance, educational programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. The Boca Raton Library has four service centers – the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library.

Under the direction of a Library Assistant II Lead Worker, a Library Assistant III, or a Librarian II, part-time Library Assistant II positions are responsible for general functions of the library, which may include accounts, information, or library material assistance at the public desks, adult instruction, youth programs, or library promotion, outreach, and events.

Youth Services Section:

• Accurately performs youth services functions including program reservation, reading level assistance, and placing holds, in person, by email and on the phone.
• Effectively uses email, phones, computers and printers, library software and calendars, library self-checks and scanners, and meeting room technology.
• Interacts helpfully with patrons to assist them in using library computers and printers, locating and using library materials, and participating in youth activities.
• Develops engaging programs and activities for children, teens, and families, including early literacy and story times, educational programs, computers and software, crafts and lifelong learning, and programs which promote cooperation.
• Assists with library-wide events, offers reading recommendations, and maintains displays.
• Enforces the Rules of Conduct, library policies, and maintains order at the libraries.

Knowledge of:

• Library principles, methods, materials, and practices.
• Reader interests, books, and authors.
• Objectives of a public library.
• How the library is organized, including services, sections, shelves, aisles, and other library spaces.
• Basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including counting money and tracking number of uses.

Skilled in:

• Reading and alphabetizing accurately to place materials in their proper order.
• Evaluating tasks and priorities to complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Significant skills in customer service.
• Significant skills in the use of email, cell phones, computers, software applications such as Outlook, peripheral devices such as printers, and searching in a library catalog, a database or the Internet.

Ability to:

• Accurately sort and file materials alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically.
• Accurately shelve using the Dewey Decimal System and other organizational methods.
• Carefully handle library materials, using appropriate tools, containers and book carts.
• Assist patrons to locate materials and refer patrons to other appropriate assistance in the library.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with patrons, partners, and co-workers.
• Serve the public and interact with co-workers with honesty and integrity, addressing difficult situations with professional composure.
• Understand, follow, and explain policies and procedures, submit forms, and demonstrate steps using technology.
• Speak effectively and in a friendly manner to patrons at the front desk, on the phone, and during card signups, classes, presentations, or library events.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary.
• Bend, stoop, twist, and reach to shelve or move a variety of library materials.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (60 college or university credits).

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with cash registers, computers, or other technology to assist customers at a front desk, or experience developing or presenting a class, program, or instruction preferred.
• One (1) year experience working with the public. Experience working in libraries, bookstores, educational or cultural organizations preferred.

Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor’s degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions

The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Occasionally pushing/pulling objects 150 pounds or less with the assistance of a cart.
• Occasionally working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
• Occasionally working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation, or the like.
• Occasionally working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
• Occasionally working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles, and/or insects may occur.
• Occasionally working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls.
• Constantly moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
• Constantly adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Constantly operating a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Constantly observing details accurately and identifying variances.
• Constantly lifting/carrying objects 40 pounds or less.
• Constantly demonstrating regular in office and/or on-site attendance without eligibility for remote work assignment.

Essential Employee Designation

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.