Technical & Marketing Library Assistant (Part Time)

City-of-Lewiston; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lewiston City Library is seeking a Technical & Marketing Library Assistant to support collection work and create compliant social media, digital, and print content. You will process new library materials, update records, and collaborate with the administrative team to share materials and information with the community.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and a related certificate or Associate’s degree in graphic design, digital media, or graphic communication, plus strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate or an Associate’s degree in graphic design, digital media, or graphic communication.
• Experience in customer service and teamwork within a library or education setting.
• Knowledge of ADA Title II requirements and copyright basics is preferred.
• Ability to create digital and print content for social media and publications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute new library material for processing.
• Label, process, and update item records in the library system.
• Create digital and print content for social media, publications, and websites.
• Ensure content complies with ADA Title II and library policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including night/weekend shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Graphic design

Digital media

Social media management

Web design

Technology skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate or Associate’s degree in graphic design/digital media/graphic communications

Tools

Graphic design software

Website platforms

Printing and scanning tools

Job description

Join the team at the Lewiston City Library, where we offer books and so much more to our community. Our mission is provide the people of Lewiston with free and open access to knowledge, ideas and information and to support them in their pursuit of learning. We do that through dynamic programs and presentations, taking materials and programs out into the community, curating a broad selection of reading material and media, and offering a variety of meeting, making and learning spaces.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Library Technician or member of the Administrative Team, the Technical & Marketing Library Assistant provides more specific duties related to collection work and works closely with the administrative team to create and share social media material, digital, website and published print material compliant to ADA Title II.

Essential Functions:

• Receive and distribute new library material in preparation for processing.
• Label and process new library material for public use.
• Relabel and add or modify existing item records in library ILS.
• Working with administrative team, create digital and print content for social media, onsite publication, website and off-site print distribution compliant with ADA Title II requirements.
• Position will include other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate and certificate or Associate’s degree in fields of graphic design, digital media or graphic communication. Education or experience with customer service, working as part of a team, graphic or web design, digital media, andtechnology skills required. Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge & Abilities:

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail; demonstrate excellent customer service skills; be able to maintain confidentiality; display strong written, spoken and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrate time management skills, the ability to work independently and to meet deadlines; have technology skills including general knowledge of social media platforms, databases, software packages, website platforms, printing and scanning. Ideal candidate must demonstrate professional judgment in content creation, ability to follow City of Lewiston and Lewiston City Library policies, ability to follow copyright law and ADA Title II requirements. Must work well within a team. Position will include other duties as assigned. Night and weekend shifts may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work setting is professional, team oriented, having both routine and variable tasks. Work pace and pressure is variable, but frequently fast-paced and high pressure. Primary functions require the following: ability to work in an office and operate office equipment and technology; ability to stand for extended periods of time; ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels; ability to bend and twist, sit, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and crawl; ability to lift 35-40 lbs., ability to carry 30 lbs., ability to reach in all directions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.