AVAILABLE POSITION: Full-time Bilingual Programming Library Assistant
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week; must be available to work evening and weekend hours
PAY RATE: Starting wage is $16.13 per hour; benefits include paid time off, paid holidays; health, vision and dental insurance
JOB SUMMARY: The Bilingual Programming Library Assistant is a paraprofessional with a broad range of duties and responsibilities. Their primary responsibility is to aid the Assistant Director and staff librarians with programming and outreach events for all ages within the Adrian community. Additionally, a library assistant provides circulation services and technical support, and assist patrons with the use of the online catalog & other resources. A full position description is available on the library’s website at www.adrian.lib.mi.us.
REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or the equivalent required; some college experience preferred. Ability to speak, talk and read in English and Spanish in front of groups of all sizes and ages. Ability to complete tasks independently and meet deadlines. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to travel to other locations and transport related program materials. Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products or Google Docs Editors Suite.
The position requires a commitment to customer service excellence, including excellent communication skills in person, online, and on the telephone. The successful candidate must have the ability to accurately maintain record keeping and maintain attention to detail.
Additionally, to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual will be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, moving, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; and operating assigned equipment, including computers.
APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume in person to the library’s Main Desk during open hours; by mail to: Jen Wrzesinski, Library Director, Adrian District Library, 143 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221; or email to jwrzesinski@adrian.lib.mi.us.
DEADLINE: Resumes will be accepted through 6 pm on Friday, August 12, 2022.
The Adrian District Library does not discriminate in its employment practices.