Now Hiring Part-Time Positions
Youth and Teen Programming Specialist (Part-Time)
The Youth and Teen Programming Specialist works to provide library services and resources to children and teens with consideration of the interests and needs of the community and library patrons.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Reporting to the Library Director
• Plan, facilitate and work to grow attendance of all youth and teen events
• Organize, plan and facilitate summer and winter reading programs for youth and teens
• Plan passive programming for youth and teens
• Plan and facilitate Storytimes for a variety of age groups
• Consideration of safety of all patrons within the library and at library events
• Develop and maintain the library’s youth and teen nonfiction area
• Represent the library at community events as needed
• Work with the Content Marketing and Grant Specialist and Library Director on public relations efforts and promotion of all youth and teen events, activities and programs
• Promote the library and library events within the community
• Work to build a strong relationship with Mohawk School to further promote library programs and resources and improve community literacy
• Work to build strong relationships with community partners that may have an impact on youth and teens within the community
• Work at circulation desk and complete daily staff duties which include but are not limited to packing and unpacking cargo, assisting patrons, shelving materials, answering the phone, maintaining tidiness of the library, straightening, and reading shelves (This may include assigned times of coverage at the circulation desk)
• Other duties assigned by Library Director
Job Requirements
Ability to professionally represent the library to the public
Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with coworkers
Ability to pass required background checks
Availability to work all library shifts including evenings and Saturdays
Understanding of computers and common office equipment
Knowledge and understanding of library policies, services, and programs
Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Open to receiving feedback
- Ability to make decisions and to work independently in a wide variety of situations
- Ability to employ independent judgment and initiative in assigned areas
- Reliable Transportation
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to mohawkcommunitylibrary@seolibraries.org or drop them off at Mohawk Community Library.
Library Clerk (Part-Time)
The Library Clerk works to professionally represent the library while providing excellent customer service to patrons and completing the necessary Library Clerk duties to maintain library service.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Reporting to the Library Director
- Performing all aspects of opening and closing the circulation desk
- Working at the circulation desk and performing all duties associated with the circulation desk
- Greeting, assisting, and referring patrons according to their needs
- Answering incoming phone calls and making referrals or taking messages as necessary
- Checking in and out all library materials efficiently and accurately and returning all library materials to the appropriate place within the library
- Registering new patrons
- Assisting with placing holds for patrons as requested and notifying patrons when holds are available
- Assisting patrons in using the online catalog
- Assisting patrons with all questions about their account
- Processing incoming cargo
- Preparing items for outgoing cargo
- Pulling items that are on hold
- Shelving, reading, and straightening books and other materials as necessary
- Completing minor repairs on circulating materials – replacing broken CD or DVD cases, gluing books, etc.
- Making copies and sending faxes for patrons as requested
- Emptying book drop of materials as needed
- Assisting with special projects as requested by Library Director
- Assisting with maintaining tidiness of the library
- Other duties as assigned by Library Director
Job Requirements
- Reporting to the Library Director
- Performing all aspects of opening and closing the circulation desk
- Working at the circulation desk and performing all duties associated with the circulation desk
- Greeting, assisting, and referring patrons according to their needs
- Answering incoming phone calls and making referrals or taking messages as necessary
- Checking in and out all library materials efficiently and accurately and returning all library materials to the appropriate place within the library
- Registering new patrons
- Assisting with placing holds for patrons as requested and notifying patrons when holds are available
- Assisting patrons in using the online catalog
- Assisting patrons with all questions about their account
- Processing incoming cargo
- Preparing items for outgoing cargo
- Pulling items that are on hold
- Shelving, reading, and straightening books and other materials as necessary
- Completing minor repairs on circulating materials – replacing broken CD or DVD cases, gluing books, etc.
- Making copies and sending faxes for patrons as requested
- Emptying book drop of materials as needed
- Assisting with special projects as requested by Library Director
- Assisting with maintaining tidiness of the library
- Other duties as assigned by Library Director
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to mohawkcommunitylibrary@seolibraries.org or drop them off at Mohawk Community Library.