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POSITION OPENINGS
Children’s Library Assistant
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is and entry level customer service position responsible for ensuring proper circulation of materials and registration of library customers and provides assistance to library customers. Responsible to support goals and objectives of the Library. Supports organizational mission, goals, and values. Responsible for participating as a team member and supporting library board policies and long-range goal
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HOURS:
11 – 27 hours per week:
SHIFT FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED:
Mon & Thurs (6-9 pm)
Wed (4-9 pm)
Every 3rd weekend
HOURLY WAGE:
$13.26/hour
BENEFITS:
Vacation and Sick Leave prorated to hours worked
DESIRED MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to learn to utilize computers and software applications as they pertain to library systems.
- Ability to learn to perform input and retrieval functions utilizing a variety of computer programs and software.
- Ability to learn departmental responsibilities and ability to use independent judgment in the performance of duties.
- Ability to learn the library collection classification system, circulation, and reference methods.
- Ability to plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform job duties efficiently while managing frequent interruptions.
- Ability to understand and communicate with children of all ages.
- Ability to plan and execute story times.
- Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, community groups, local businesses, other employees, other governmental agencies and municipal officials.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of hire
CONTACT:
Randi Monley at 701-838-0606 or by e-mail at randi.monley@minotnd.org.
Position opened until filled.
Adult Services Librarian
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A Master’s Degree in Library Sciences from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is recommended.
1-2 years of successful management and supervisory experience, preferred.
1-2 years of progressively responsible work in a public library setting, preferred.
Knowledge of methods and practice of professional library work including, but not limited to: library information systems, working knowledge of eReaders, computers, Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint, basic website updates and social networking sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a supervisory position in the Adult Services Department of the Minot Public Library. Work is performed under the supervision of the Library Director. The work includes, but is not limited to, regularly supervising 4 supervisory staff members, and serving as the alternate supervisor to adult services library assistants.
The successful applicant will participate as a team member among other Library staff and support the Library Board policies as well as the long-range goals of the Library. The Adult Services Librarian must contribute to a cooperative and welcoming work environment. The Adult Services Librarian must serve the Library’s internal and external customers in a pleasant, empathetic manner. A successful Adult Services Librarian will exercise a high degree of initiative, sound judgement and discretion in the performance of the above stated duties as well as the responsibilities outlined below.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Adult Services Librarian will have prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a library setting with controlled temperatures and a noise level that is low to moderate. The employee works irregular shifts under low to medium stress. Interaction with library users and vendors may include stressful situations related to negotiating and resolving problems.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Starting Salary: $51,514
Benefits: deferred compensation retirement 6% match, health insurance, life insurance
CONTACT:
Submit your letter of interest and resume to Zhaina Moya, Library Director
by email to: zhaina.moya@minotnd.org
by mail to: Minot Public Library, 516 2nd Ave. SW, Minot, ND 58701
Applications open until June 30, 2023
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Minot does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability in employment or the provision of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
Teen Library Assistant
This is an entry level customer service/clerical position responsible for assisting the Teen Librarian in hosting teen programming, promoting services for teens, attending outreach events, maintaining the Young Adult collection and ensuring proper placement and replacement of library materials and Makerspace devices. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Teen Librarian. This staff member is responsible to support the goals and objectives of the Library and for participating as a team member and supporting Library Board policies and strategic plan.
HOURS:
15 hours weekly
SHIFT FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED:
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons required, otherwise hours can be flexible
HOURLY WAGE:
$13.26/hour
BENEFITS:
Vacation and Sick Leave prorated to hours worked
DESIRED MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire. Excellent customer services skills are required along with basic clerical knowledge
CONTACT:
Pam Carswell at 701-852-1045 or by e-mail at pam.carswell@minotnd.org.
Position opened until filled.
You can apply by downloading the Employment Application below!
