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Level ExperiencedJob Location Sultan - Sultan, WAPosition Type Part TimeEducation Level Not SpecifiedSalary Range $28.15 - $38.
57 HourlyJob Shift AnyJob Category Government
Closing Date : May 22, 2024 - 9 : 59 p.m.
Job Summary
The Sultan Library is a small-sized library close to Highway 2 in east Snohomish County, nestled in the beautiful Skykomish Valley.
This Library Associate performs skilled paraprofessional library support services at the Sultan Library to contribute to the Library District's effective operation, providing library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
The schedule for this position is 15 hours per week and includes Monday evenings, Wednesdays, and alternating Fridays and Saturdays.
Shifts may include mornings, afternoons, and evenings. The successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on the needs of the library.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.
We Value Lived Experience
Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.
We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.
Benefits
As a valued member of Sno-Isle Libraries, the person selected for this position is eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, and dental coverage.
For more information about these benefits, visit our Employment webpage.
Essential Functions
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Provide general, basic reference and information service by assisting customers in the use of library facilities, equipment, resources, and services.
Refer complex readers' advisory and reference questions to a Librarian or appropriate staff member.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision
Positions of the class typically report to a Library Manager, Assistant Library Manager, or Library Circulation Supervisor.
Although direct supervision is not a normal part of the position's work, incumbents may be designated as lead people to provide work direction to coworkers or volunteers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including :
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most of the work is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must identify and organize library materials such as books, audiobooks, and DVDs based on small-print numbers and alphabetical characters;
scan and inspect library materials including opening media cases. Incumbents may frequently move objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds, including transfer of books and other materials to carts or shelves of varying heights.
Incumbents may be required to move carts of books and other materials about the building for extended periods of time. Incumbents are required to operate computers and may frequently remain stationary at one workstation for extended periods of time.
The incumbent must regularly communicate with coworkers and members of the public. These contacts and situations are deemed to be generally safe and free of undue stress, but require incumbents to be cordial, helpful, and skilled in interpersonal relations with others both in the public and within the Library District.
Incumbents may travel to various sites in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions. To accomplish this travel, the incumbent must be able to drive and hold a valid Washington State driver's license or to make independent arrangements for such transportation.
The following questions will be asked during the application process and will be considered during the application evaluation :
Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
This and all Sno-Isle Libraries' positions are subject to transfer.
Last updated : 2024-05-14
Full Time
$53k-70k (estimate)
05/06/2024
05/23/2024
sno-isle.org
CLINTON, WA
200 - 500
1952
Private
DEBORAH COLFER
$10M - $50M
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