What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Assistant position at Elk River Area School District?
- Assists students and staff in the use of the media center, equipment, and resources.
- Sets up and problem solves computer and multimedia equipment issues when students and/or staff need assistance.
- Supervises students in the media center or other school locations so that students act in a safe manner appropriate to the school environment.
- Assists in the circulation and maintenance of the media collection (print and digital), including using the digital district library catalog program to check out/in materials, sending overdue notices, shelving books, and repairing materials.
- Keeps the digital and print collections in order by following proper circulation and catalog procedures, including shelving practices and maintaining clean and accurate database records.
- Assists in the ordering, receiving, and processing of new media and resource materials, including entering new materials into the media/classroom circulation system, barcoding and labeling materials, and maintaining the online catalog records.
- Ensures that records are up-to-date and materials are available for use.
- Runs various reports for staff and maintains the inventory for both the digital and physical collections.
- Transfers student's information between systems.
- Assists in the maintenance of various technology equipment.
- Performs duties, such as, typing correspondence, copying and laminating, preparing purchase orders, compiling new book lists, circulating materials, filing, entering data, and packaging materials for shipment or interlibrary loan.
- Fulfill other job-related duties as required.
- High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
- AA or Bachelor's degree in communications, media or library sciences preferred.
- Understanding of information media and library science.
- Technology skills with computer software and hardware.
- 1 to 2 years of Media experience preferred.
- The hiring manager reserves the right to request a skills test prior to hire.
- Experience with Google Workplace and Destiny is preferred.
- Willingness to accept and follow direction.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to use library and office equipment to maintain accurate and timely records.
- Training and/or experience in the use of computer and media equipment.
- Ability to learn cataloging rules and library procedures.
- Ability to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays.
JobID: 18430
Position Type:
Support Staff (Assistant)/Media Assistant
Support Staff (Assistant)/Media Assistant
Date Posted:
1/2/2026
1/2/2026
Location:
Zimmerman Middle/High School
Zimmerman Middle/High School
Date Available:
ASAP
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Please review complete job description attached to this posting for detailed Duties and Responsibilities.Until Filled
Description: The Media Assistant assists with the effective and efficient operation of the media center. This includes helping students and staff effectively utilize the resources and facilities within the media center as well as cataloging, processing, and circulating both digital and physical media materials.
Starting pay is $21.61 per hour. For additional details, please see the attached master agreement.
Job Summary:
Salary : $22