Job description

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library seeks a part-time (29 hours/week) Adult Services Library Assistant. This position is responsible for providing outstanding public library service to patrons. Supports activities of the MC-NPL by staffing the public service desk, performing clerical tasks, and assisting the Department Head and other staff with projects and programming. Develop and deliver programming for adults and teens, and help to market library programs and services through the use of our website, social media, and other means. Act as substitute staff at main library, bookmobiles, and branches, as needed. Must be self-motivated and have a positive attitude towards customer service. Must possess personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and ability to work individually or on a team. May include weekday, evening, and weekend shifts

Benefits we provide:

· Starting salary of $15.50 per/hour

· Work Schedule: 29 hours per week

· Generous paid time off

· Credit Union

· Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Our mission at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library (MC-NPL) is to be a gateway to lifelong learning by providing convenient access to resources that inform, educate, entertain, and enrich people’s lives. MC-NPL has been fulfilling our mission for over 225 years. In addition to library services, we also serve as the district center that provides consultation, support and delivers items to all 34 libraries throughout Montgomery County Pennsylvania. In 2022 our main Library, bookmobile services, and four branches circulated over 586,492 items. MC-NPL is committed to serving our communities by providing them with sources of information, entertainment, and knowledge within our libraries and outside of our library walls.

Qualifications:

· Must have at least one academic year of post-secondary school education or possess at least 5-7 years previous work experience.

· Good organizational, reading and filing skills.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

· Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly with the public.

· Good workstation computer literacy.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred.

· Working knowledge of Dewey Decimal classification system preferred.

· Position requires lifting as much as 30 pounds, standing for extended periods of time, and the ability to work at any of the Library’s locations.

· Spanish language fluency preferred

Potential employment is contingent upon the submission to employer the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.

Qualified candidates please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application. The complete job description and employment application can be found at http://mnl.mclinc.org/employment. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Libary is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norristown, PA 19401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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