Children's Library Clerk – Part Time

Children's Library Clerk – Part Time

Under the direction of the Adult Services Coordinator, the part-time candidate will work with various library departments, but with a special focus on Children and Youth Services. The ideal candidate will assist in staffing library desks, assist a wide range of patrons in selecting books and other Library materials and deliver programs like storytimes.

Evening and weekend work is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Staff Children's public service desks and provides excellent patron services, with a special focus on community.
• Assist Library users of all ages in locating and selecting a diverse collection of Library materials and information.
• Assist Children's Coordinator with storytimes, programming, Summer Reading Program, and hosting Library events for babies, kids, and teenagers.
• Maintain understanding of Library practices, standards, and trends
• Communicate effectively with Library staff and participates in interdepartmental projects (some work in adult circulation may be required, on occasion!)
• Evening and weekend work required
• Performs other duties as assigned

You are:

• A High School graduate- some college education preferred
• Have experience with working with the public and providing great customer service (especially if you have experience with children or teens!)
• Find it easy to work with technology such as computers, phones, and tablets, and can troubleshoot basic technology problems as needed.
• Are creative and are great at coming up with new, inventive programs that best serve the Sanibel Island community
• Are outgoing and enjoy helping people in an atmosphere where every day is different
• Willing to be cross-trained in a variety of different departments within the Library and pitch in as needed.

We offer:

• Paid transponder to Sanibel Island for all off-island staff members.
• an SEP retirement program for all staff after 2 years of work
• An award winning library where professional and personal development is supported.
• An enthusiastic and energetic staff in a welcoming environment.

EEO Description:
The Sanibel Public Library provides reasonable accommodations to employees and/or applicants as long as the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job

• Must be able to read and write in English
• Must be able to think and problem solve
• Must be able to walk and talk
• Must be able to stand and to sit for long periods of time
• Must be able lift 25 lbs
• Must be able to exercise good judgment
• Outgoing personality/team player preferred

This is a non-exempt position.

The Sanibel Public Library District is an at-will employer. The Sanibel Public Library District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation/identification, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Library complies with all state and local laws governing non-discrimination of employment, including, but not limited to; hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Sanibel Public Library expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on local, state, and federal laws.

Submit a copy of your résumé and a cover letter to resume@sanlib.org or to Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop
Road, Sanibel 33957.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person