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