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Your Role
Starting out in the workforce or seeking experience in public service and libraries? NCW Libraries is seeking a kind, supportive, and detail oriented individual, 16 years or older, to provide part-time assistance with daily tasks at a community library.

Application Materials
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document.  Your cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to the position.  Incomplete materials will not be considered. 

Job Title: Page Position at Quincy Public Library
Type: Non-regular/ Part-Time
Hours: Flexible to work evening and weekends (10 hours weekly average)
Wage: $16.66 /hour
Bargaining Unit: Not represented
Benefits: Paid sick leave accruals

Position Summary
Provides assistance with daily duties at a branch library. Duties include shelving, arranging books, various light cleaning duties and some customer service. Works consistently within NCW Libraries standards and policy directives and all applicable laws. Supports the library’s mission of “Connecting the people of North Central Washington to vital resources and opportunities that foster individual growth and strengthen communities.”

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Arranges and shelves books and magazines.
• Shifts books when shelves are crowded.
• Empties the library book drop.
• Works with branch staff to complete daily tasks or procedures.
• Models professionalism for colleagues and promotes a positive organizational culture.
• Prioritizes the learning of technologies.
• Stays abreast of library policies and procedures.
• May answer telephone and assist customers to appropriate skill level.
• May assist patrons with routine location questions.
• May assist patrons with the use of library equipment.
• Promotes and models courteous, respectful, and timely communication.
• Gives and welcomes constructive, respectful feedback.
• Listens actively and well.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Education & Experience
• No prior experience or specific training necessary.
• Must be 16 years or older.

Ability to
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to patrons if requested.
Knowledge of
• Comfortable with basic computer and technological skills.
• Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks and be detail oriented.

Work Environment & Physical Demands
• Normally seated, standing or walking at will.
• Normal physical activity including some bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting and carrying, which may range up to 45 lbs. upon occasion.
• Keyboarding and working at a computer monitor for extended periods required.
• Phone usage, reading, speaking, and listening.
• Interaction with library system staff, library customers, other libraries, agencies and organizations, or vendors will be necessary to resolve situations or problems.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Special Requirements
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Must pass and maintain a criminal background check.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Must sign up for direct deposit.

EEO
NCW Libraries values diversity at all levels of the organization and is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.