Technical & Marketing Library Assistant (Part Time)

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement plan

Holiday leave

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Lewiston City Library is seeking a part-time Technical & Marketing Library Assistant to assist with collection work and help the administrative team create content for social media, websites and publications while ensuring ADA Title II compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a certificate/associate degree in graphic design, digital media or graphic communication, plus experience in customer service and teamwork. Night/weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and certificate/associate degree in graphic design, digital media or graphic communication.
• Experience with customer service, teamwork, graphic or web design, digital media, and technology skills.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process new library material for public use.
• Label and update item records in the library ILS.
• Create digital and print content for social media, onsite publications, websites and off-site print distribution with ADA Title II compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Time management

Social media content creation

Graphic design basics

Web content basics

ADA Title II knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate or Associate’s degree in graphic design, digital media or graphic communication

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.

Employees working permanent and regular part time positions (20-29 hours/week) are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) - PERSI, one of the best pension plans nationwide, ensures our employees have first-class, reliable retirement.
• Holiday Leave - Pro-rated holiday pay based on hours worked for 11 recognized holidays and one floating holiday.
• Vacation/Sick Leave - Employees accrue vacation and sick leave at pro-rated rates based on weekly number of hours worked.