Senior Library Assistant

Goldendale Community Library has an opening for a full-time Senior Library Assistant working 40 hours per week. The primary responsibilities of this position are assisting with patrons and books in the library branch, driving the bookmobile and planning and presenting programs in the branch and community. A typical day could include:

• Driving the bookmobile along a regular route. The route may vary, but it averages 60 miles one-way and includes stops from Appleton to Alderdale.
• Routine circulation duties such as shelving materials, checking materials in and out and creating/updating library accounts.
• Answering patron questions regarding resources, services, technology, equipment and devices.
• Planning and presenting programs/events in coordination with the Branch Manager and/or Senior Branch Supervisor for patrons of all ages.
• Participating in community events and facilitating programs offsite.

Position Schedule

• Tuesdays: 8am - 4:30pm with a 30 min lunch break
• Wednesdays: 8am - 4:30pm with a 30 min lunch break
• Thursdays: 8am - 4:30pm with a 30 min lunch break
• Fridays: 9am - 6pm with a 60 min lunch break
• Saturdays: 9am - 6pm with a 60 min lunch break

This position will drive the bookmobile on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays. They will work in the Goldendale Community Library on Fridays and Saturdays.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must have at least 3 years of clerical experience or 3 years of library experience. Experience working with children is preferred.
Since this position is required to regularly drive the bookmobile, you must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this job is $18.51 - $26.39 per hour. Offers to new employees with 3 years of clerical or library experience are expected to be at $18.51 per hour. Employees have annual pay increases until they reach the top of the pay grade. This takes an average of 12 years.
In addition, this position pays a 5% pay premium for additional language skills. To qualify for the additional pay, employees must pass a test demonstrating verbal and written fluency in languages commonly used in our communities. Examples may include but are not limited to Spanish and American Sign Language.
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance benefits, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability benefits, and Washington State PERS retirement. Employees are able to enroll in additional, voluntary life insurance, income protection plans, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
Our employees enjoy 12 paid holidays throughout the year. Vacation leave accrual starts at 11 hours per month this increases over time based on years of employment. Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month. We also offer other types of paid time off for situations such as jury duty, bereavement leave, severe weather, and more.
Hiring Process
Those interested should click the "apply" button and submit a completed profile. Candidates who are able to communicate how their skills, experience, and education are relevant to the position are more successful in the recruitment process. Please don't wait to apply; this opportunity will be posted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received, usually about two weeks.
The process will include:

• Skills Assessment. Candidates must be available in person.
• Interview
• Reference Check
• Background Check

FVRL values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including veterans, those with disabilities, persons of color, immigrants, refugees, or those who identify as LGBTQIA+. FVRL is committed to being equitable and fair in providing access to opportunities for all.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to apply for this position or to perform essential functions of this position. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, please contact Human Resources at 360-906-5070.
The schedule for this position is:
Sundays: OFF
Mondays: OFF
Tuesdays: 0900 AM - 0600 PM *
Wednesdays: 0900 AM - 0600 PM *
Thursdays: 0900 AM - 0600 PM *
Fridays: 0900 AM - 0600 PM *
Saturdays: 0900 AM - 0600 PM *
* Schedule changes to 0800 AM - 0430 PM with a 1/2 hour lunch for days driving the bookmobile.
40 hours per week