Summer Seasonal Library Specialist

The Position

Beaverton City Library is hiring two enthusiastic, customer-focused team members to support the library’s busiest season of the year as Summer Seasonal Library Specialists. These positions will help community members access library resources, navigate our busy libraries, and participate in our popular summer reading program.

If you enjoy working with the public, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to help people of all ages discover everything the library has to offer, this is a great opportunity to contribute during our most active months. Previous library experience is not required.

A Typical Day In This Role

• Start your shift by checking service updates and daily assignments.
• Work at reference desks throughout the library.
• Share information about Summer Reading and engage families in seasonal activities.
• Support coworkers by preparing materials, assisting with projects, or helping keep service areas running smoothly.
  
  

We’re Looking For Candidates Who Are

• A strong communicator who enjoys helping others.
• Patient, welcoming, and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent customer service.
• Enjoys working with people of all ages.
• Excited to share everything the library has to offer.
• Curious and comfortable learning new technology.
• Adaptable and eager to work across multiple service areas.
• Skilled at serving diverse community members.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Prior library experience is not required. Candidates with customer service, community engagement, recreation, administrative, IT help desk, facilities, or youth program backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
  

Seasonal Library Specialist is a temporary-part time (20 hours/week) position, expected to last from June-August 2026. Thereare two vacancies: One schedule will be Sunday-Thursday, and the other will be Tuesday-Saturday.

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

Public service and patron support

• Provide welcoming, inclusive, and efficient customer service to patrons of all ages.
• Connect patrons with resources to answer their questions and make awesome reading recommendations to patrons of all ages.
• Assist with locating books and resources in both print and digital formats.
• Support computer users with logging in, printing, scanning, and basic troubleshooting.
• Respond to patron questions in person, by phone, and by email.
  
  

Summer Reading engagement

• Promote and explain the Summer Reading program to families, teens, and adults.
• Encourage participation and help patrons track activities or locate recommended materials.
  
  

Operational support

• Assist with maintaining an orderly, user-friendly public service environment.
• Help prep materials for outreach events and other library initiatives by packing materials.
• Contribute to a positive team culture built on communication and collaboration.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, and
• Four years of customer service or library experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
  
  

Licensing And Special Requirements

• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.
  
  

Studies have shown that some candidates forego applying for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We encourage people with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Compensation

Wage rate: $25.97 hourly

This position does not receive benefits.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above
  
  

02

What best describes your experience working or volunteering in a library or bookstore?

• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 2-5 years
• More than five years
• None of the above
  
  

03

What best describes your experience providing in-person customer service in a busy environment?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-4 years
• 4-6 years
• More than 6 years
• None of the above
  
  

04

Please select the schedule(s) that you are willing to work:

• Schedule A: Sunday - Thursday
• Schedule B: Tuesday - Saturday
• None of the above
  
  

05

Please write a specific and unique response to each of the following questions. Do not state "see resume" or "see cover letter" in lieu of responding to these questions.

• I understand this requirement.
  
  

06

Briefly describe your experience working or volunteering in a library or bookstore. Please be sure to include:

• Any experience answering reference questions or making book recommendations.
• Any experience in a Washington County Cooperative Library Services library.
• Any experience using Polaris ILS.
  
  

07

Describe a time you helped someone troubleshoot a device, app, or system. How did you approach it and what was the outcome?

08

Please list any dates when you will be unavailable to work for a week or more during June, July, or August 2026.

• Required Question