What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant position at City of Woodburn?
Employment Type
Part Time
Application Start Date
03-20-2026
Application End Date
04-03-2026
Location
Woodburn
State/County
OR
Zip Code
97071
Country
United States
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Government and military
Category
Customer support service
Position
Other customer support/client care
Experience
1 year
Education
High school or GED
Description
Do you love libraries? Do you like to help customers? Would you like to be part of a friendly team of employees whoare committed to excellent public service and lifelong learning?
City of Woodburn Public Library is looking for a Library Assistant to perform a variety of routine paraprofessional and clericalduties in the library, including helping the library's youngest users find books and other materials, select games, and usecomputers. Library assistants in youth services also assist with the development and implementation of story times, crafts,and other programs for children, and they help to maintain order in the room and work at the circulation desk.
LibraryAssistants may work at the Woodburn Museum where they will perform paraprofessional and clerical duties, as well as assist users and work with volunteers.
The schedule is not to exceed 19 hours per week, with some flexibility in hours.
High school degree or G.E.D., and one (1) year of work experience involving face-to-face public contact and general officeexperience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential dutiesof the job. Library experience and bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Russian preferred.
Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Woodburn grants preference in hiring and promotion ofveterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veteran's preference points,please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time ofyour application.
City of Woodburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply
For AFSCME benefits:
https://www.intranet.woodburn-or.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/12362/afscme_benefit_summary.pdf
For WPA benefits:
https://www.intranet.woodburn-or.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/12363/wpa_benefit_summary.pdf
For Unrepresented benefits:
https://www.intranet.woodburn-or.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/12363/non-rep_benefit_summary_.pdf