Job Opportunities – Manhattan Public Library – Kansas
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Part Time Library Assistant, Adult Services
The library is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team as a library assistant. The primary responsibility of this position is providing customer assistance, reader’s advisory, and supervision in the library’s children’s, teen, and adult service areas. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to creating a welcoming environment for people of all ages, races, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and socioeconomic statuses.
Requires a high school degree or equivalent and at least one year in customer service. Library experience, some college or equivalent education is desired. Experience working with children and teens is beneficial. This is an 18-hour-per-week position, $16.11/hour. The schedules are based on the needs of the library which include days, evenings, and weekends. The selected candidate must be available during school semester breaks, around holidays, and at least one weekday closing shift and one weekend (Saturday or Sunday) shift each week.
The review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
To apply online and upload a resume, click here.
Or, print and fill out an employment application. You may also pick up an application form at the library.
Deliver or mail the completed and signed paper application by the deadline indicated to:
Manhattan Public Library 629 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502
Administrative Assistant
We are seeking a friendly team member to assist library management in all aspects of the operation. In addition to maintaining a welcoming and efficient office, the Administrative Assistant must be able to successfully handle a large volume of customer service matters. The work requires a high level of confidentiality, discretion, self-direction, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Duties include:
- Preparing documents, data entry, record keeping, preparing and distributing mail, and scheduling room reservations.
- Supporting the library director with daily communications and record keeping for governing boards and library support groups.
- Providing support for other library managers, volunteer boards, partners and staff members.
- Planning workflow to meet prescribed deadlines and project goals.
- Assisting with inventory, scanning, and preparing weekly bank deposits.
Required education, experience, and skills:
- High school education or equivalent
- Minimum of one year experience in an office environment including a multi-line phone system
- One year customer service experience
- One year working with computer software programs
- Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, writing, proofreading, and editing
Library experience is preferred. Hours are 8-5 Monday-Friday. Salary is $17.16/hour and includes a generous benefits package.
We are advertising until position is filled.
To apply online, click here.
Or, print and fill out an application for employment. You may also pick up an application form at the library.
Deliver or mail the completed and signed paper application by the deadline indicated to:
Manhattan Public Library 629 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502
For more information on job opportunities, contact Human Resources at (785) 776-4741 Ext. 104.