On-call Library Assistant 1

The Position

If you’re looking for part-time employment, are interested in an ultra-flexible schedule, and like the idea of hands-on work in a vibrant, diverse environment, this might be the position for you!

Beaverton City Library is hiring On-call Library Assistants (LA 1s) to join our Circulation team. LA 1s check-in and shelve library materials, search for and process holds, and help patrons locate items and services throughout the library. Previous library work experience is not required.

On-call employees fill in when regularly scheduled staff are absent, so on-calls don’t have the same hours week to week. On-call shifts are usually scheduled a few weeks in advance, but short-notice coverage is also needed at times. The library is open 7 days a week, making weekend availability very desirable. Shifts may be scheduled between 8am and 7pm.

This is a moderately physical, task-oriented position in a bustling work environment. Workloads and priorities change from day to day, so flexibility, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment are essential.

This is a non-exempt, non-represented on-call position.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers. Represent the library in a positive manner in accordance with our customer service philosophy.
• Shelve library materials in correct order and use automated systems to check in and sort materials following established procedures.
• Respond to patron requests; answer basic directional questions or provide referrals to appropriate staff.
• Perform a variety of routine tasks in support of collection maintenance.
• Create a workplace that promotes the organizational values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• Assist in creating a positive and supportive work environment with a culture of teamwork and communication.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Effective customer service principles and practices.
• Basic filing and sorting procedures.
• Modern office equipment.
  
  

Skills And Abilities In

• Following written and verbal instructions.
• Gathering, sorting, organizing, and filing materials in alphabetic, numeric, or alphanumeric order.
• Participating on a team to produce high quality results.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, contractors, other agencies, public officials, the public, and volunteers.
• Providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Communicating effectively with customers, employees, contractors, other agencies, public officials, the general public and volunteers.
• Utilizing modern office equipment, computer systems and relevant software.
  
  

Licensing And Special Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to pass reference checks and a pre-hire physical capacity test, and satisfy the requirements of a background check.
  
  

Compensation

Wage rate: $20.87 hourly

This position does not receive benefits.

01

Choose The Statement That Most Accurately Describes Your Education

• I have a high school diploma or GED.
• I am currently a high school student.
• None of the above
  
  

02

In past jobs or volunteer roles, how often have you been responsible for filing or organizing items using a specific alphabetical or numeric system?

• Regularly (daily or weekly)
• Occasionally (monthly or less)
• Rarely
• Neer
  
  

03

What best describes your experience with repetitive tasks that require accuracy

• I have held a job where accuracy in repetitive tasks was a major part of my daily duties.
• I have occasionally performed repetitive tasks requiring accuracy.
• I have done repetitive tasks but accuracy was not a primary concern.
• I have little or no experience with repetitive, detail-heavy tasks.
  
  

04

What best describes your experience working with inventory, cataloging, or organizational systems in previous work, school, or volunteer roles (e.g. item tracking, barcode scanning, filing)?

• No experience
• Some experience, but less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• More than 3 years
  
  

05

On-call shifts at Beaverton City Library are typically 4-8 hours long and are scheduled between 8am and 7pm and can be scheduled any day of the week. What best describes your availability to work this position through this summer?

• I can work weekdays and weekends, including early mornings and evenings, as needed.
• I can work weekdays only (no evenings or weekends).
• I can work weekdays and some evenings, but no weekends.
• I can work weekends only.
• I am not available evenings, weekends, or flexible hours.
  
  

06

What about this position appeals to you?

• Required Question