Job description

Year-round Position Opening: Passport Acceptance Agent & Library Assistant

Weekly Hours: 10-15
Starting salary: $12.00 an hour plus bonus pay per passport processed.
Expected Schedule: 2 or 3 evenings a week & 4 Saturdays a month.
Please have three professional references ready to submit at the time of your interview or you will be declined as a candidate.
Clearances Required: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Clearance
The Sinking Spring Public Library is seeking a service-oriented and enthusiastic library assistant to work at the circulation desk. This position will also be required to be trained to become a U.S. passport acceptance agent. The work schedule is 10-15 hours per week which includes at least 2 or 3 evenings and 4 Saturdays per month. Other hours may be requested. Day time flexibility is a must. Bilingual speakers are highly preferred. This is a year-round long term permanent position.
We are looking for outgoing individuals with a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate must work well individually and as part of a team. Applicants must possess above average computer skills including a familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and general Internet usage. Library experience is preferred but not required.
Primary Responsibilities: check in/out of library materials, overdue/holds notices, assisting patrons with computers, general reference and Reader’s Advisory, collecting materials from the book drop, emptying shipments, shelving and shelf reading, all aspects of Passport Agent duties including processing passport applications, scheduling of appointments, taking passport photos and other duties as assigned.
Work typically requires physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes or equipment and may also require standing for extended periods of time as well as reaching, bending, kneeling and using a stepladder. Employee may be asked to fulfill additional duties assigned by the Library Director and/or Library Board of Trustees as needed.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalency required. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants must have the following three clearances prior to their start date:

• PA Child Abuse Clearance,
• PA Criminal Record Check
• FBI Criminal Background Check.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact us by phone for our email.
Candidates should deliver, mail, or e-mail a resume, three professional references, and clearances to:
Wenonah Riegel, Library Director
Sinking Spring Public Library
3940 Penn Ave
Sinking Spring, PA 19608

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are available for use by staff and customers, curbside pickup available, common surfaces are sanitized regularly, vaccination requirements, etc.

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work 8 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays?
• Are you available to work 2 PM - 7 PM shifts 2-3 days a week Monday - Thursday?
• This position requires an evening schedule, but if you are needed to cover day shift, are you available to work 10 AM - 3 PM shifts 2-3 days a week Monday-Friday?
• Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an interview.
• We require you to bring 3 professional references to your interview. Do you have references ready to provide?

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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