Districtwide Substitute Library Assistant

Walla Walla County Rural Library District – Districtwide Substitute Library Assistant

Characteristics: Under the direction of the Branch Operations Coordinator, the Districtwide Substitute Library Assistant is responsible for working as part of the staff team to support circulation and customer service functions. The assistant works as a main point of contact at the front desk and aids in circulation duties, shelving, programming support, and other duties as needed. This position does not have set or guaranteed hours but rather is called upon to fill in at District library branches for planned and unplanned absences of staff. Candidates must have reliable personal transportation that would allow them to work at District branches across Walla Walla County (Burbank, College Place, Prescott, Touchet, and Vista Hermosa). This position is based out of the Administrative Center in Walla Walla.

General Performance Requirements:

• Able to lift moderate weights (up to 35 pounds) at frequent intervals
• Advanced computer skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Confident in learning to navigate new programs, devices, and interfaces
• Able to conduct internet and catalog searches using boolean functions

Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Circulation and customer service duties, such as:
• Cash handling
• Checking materials in and out
• Preparing items for circulation
• Repairing damaged items
• Answering phones
• Maintaining email correspondence
• Directing patrons to materials and services
• Other clerical and circulation duties as needed
• Shelve returned materials
• Assist with programming as needed
• Utilize a variety of print and electronic resources to direct patrons and answer questions
• Provide high quality library assistance to patrons and staff, including:
• Knowledge and implementation of ALA, ARSL, and WLA standards
• Knowledge of library classification and organization of materials
• Assistance with reference and readers advisory
• General promotion of library services, materials, and perspectives
• Handle multiple tasks with continual interruption while prioritizing patron and staff support
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
• Accept assignments from the branch supervisor
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Conversational in Spanish language

Compensation:

• $17.13-19.86/hour
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply: email a completed WWCRLD application and resume to jobs@wwcrld.org. Applications may be found at: https://www.wwcrld.org/about-us/job-opportunities.

The first review of applications is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026. WWCRLD reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.13 - $19.86 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a reliable mode of transportation that would allow you to work at multiple rural branches across Walla Walla County?
• Do you understand that your application will NOT be considered if you do not submit a completed WWCRLD application and resume to jobs@wwcrld.org?
• Do you understand that this position does not have any set hours, but is an on-call substitute position with no guaranteed minimum hours?

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20