Bookstore Volunteer

JOB INFORMATION

Department: Marion Public Library

Bargaining Unit: Volunteer

Reports to Position: Friends' Bookstore Managers

Pay Grade: N/A

Location: Marion Public Library

FLSA Classification: N/A

JOB SUMMARY

The Friends of the Marion Public Library is looking for volunteers to assist in the Bookstore. This position is a core volunteer position to serve customers and maintain the Bookstore during library operating hours. Duties will consist of operating the register and credit card terminal for sales, answering inquiries about the Friends of MPL and donation procedures, receiving book donations, and more.

This position is for you if...

·       You enjoy working independently as well as with others

·       You have some experience with customer service

·       You would like some interaction with library patrons and members of the community

·       You feel comfortable using a register (training is provided)

·       You feel comfortable asking for help

·       You love your Marion Public Library!

WHAT YOU WILL BE TRAINED ON

·      Friends of the Marion Public Library Bookstore procedures

·       Relevant library policy Bookstore procedures

·      Confidentiality Training

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

·       Patience, flexibility, and curiosity

·       Ability to work with minimum supervision

·       Basic computer skills preferred (must be able to communicate via email and text and to use the scheduling app)

·       Attention to detail

·       Ability to keep confidential all information learned while volunteering

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

·       Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

·       Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull as required

·       Physical agility, strength, and dexterity necessary for handling library materials, including but not limited to retrieving, shelving, lifting, and moving library materials

·       Ability to lift up/push to 35 pounds (a cart is provided for moving boxes of books)

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

POTENTIAL BACKGROUND CHECKS INCLUDE:

        Sex Offender Registry

        Criminal Background Check