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About The Position
Do you enjoy helping people? Are you interested in sharing the news about all the Library offers? The Circulation Assistant position at St. Louis Public Library’s Barr Branch may be the job for you!
The Library values the diverse workforce’s array of talents and perspectives and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team. Our ideal Circulation Assistant is comfortable working with the public and loves helping customers throughout the day. The person in this position is self-motivated and enjoys working independently and collaboratively.
If you are looking for a job that directly and positively impacts people’s lives, the St. Louis Public Library may be the right place for you. We are a Library that invests in our employees and makes a committed effort to mentor and grow staff to move forward within the system and build meaningful careers in public service.
Requirements
- Friendly, patient, and comfortable assisting customers from varying cultural and economic backgrounds.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
- Capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from customers and staff.
- Flexible, positive, and willing to work with staff and colleagues to successfully overcome challenges.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with previous customer service experience.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Google Workspace experience (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail)
Responsibilities
- Perform circulation functions, including checking items in and out and processing daily deliveries.
- Process Library cards and payments for customers.
- Assist customers in both face-to-face and telephone interactions.
- Provide assistance to customers with Library equipment.
- Assist with other library-related projects.
Benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $15.82 per hour
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
- 401(a) Plan
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Professional development
