Library Assistant I (Summer/Seasonal)

This is important, part-time, summer, non-professional library support work assisting in various phases of municipal library operations. Work involves assisting the Youth & Family Services and Adult Services teams that serve Library customers city-wide in presenting the summer reading program for youth, adults, and families.

Work includes answering basic informational questions from community members, assisting with the preparation of program materials, assisting library program presenters, and helping to shelve and sort library materials. The position requires the exercise of outstanding customer service skills, including courtesy, discretion, and tact, in a fast-paced environment, often while multi-tasking. An employee in this class is expected to perform independently following a reasonable amount of training and orientation.

The work schedule may vary, and assignments are primarily at a Community Library, but will include assignments throughout the library system as scheduling necessitates. The hours will include days, evenings, and weekends. This is 8-week summer employment, with a variable start date from late May to early July and ending late July to early September.

Salary: $16.84 - $22.93 Hourly

Close Date: Open Until Filled

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Have the ability to travel between library facilities as needed.

• Have some previous experience working with the public.

• Be skilled in computer use.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have library experience, particularly working with children and/or young adults.

• Be skilled in library technology.

• Have some knowledge of business English, spelling, arithmetic, and library services and materials.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment.

Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary16.48CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home