Job Description:
Do you have customer service experience and enjoy helping people? Are you a detail-oriented individual who can switch gears easily? Are you a reader who likes to
discuss books and give reading suggestions? We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, responsible person to join our staff who is excited about providing excellent service to our patrons.
Essential Duties:
- Check items in and out, place reserve , and other circulation duties as needed.
- Offer patrons basic help with library tasks, answer phones.
- Telephone patrons to notify them of reserve items being available.
- Bring in mail and newspaper from the exterior mailbox and sign for UPS packages at the desk.
- Use a cash register to take in fees and close out register daily.
- Ensure all forms at circulation desk are stocked and copiers/printers are filled with paper.
- Run the copy machine, fax machine, laser printer and other office machines.
- Interact with patrons and other staff in a positive and professional manner
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
The Library Clerk shall be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and successful previous work experience in a customer service related position.
Benefits:
This is a 27-hour per week non-benefitted position. Earned Time is available, based upon number of hours worked.
Hiring Wage Range:
Salary is a Grade 2 (that has 13 steps) on the Town of Barrington Wage/Grade scale ranging from $12.15 -$16.34.
Other Considerations/Requirements:
This position is 27 hours per week with evenings and some Saturdays required.
How to submit an application/resume:
Please send a cover letter and resume, along with three professional references to director@barringtonlibrary.com by September 30, 2023.
URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://www.barringtonIibrary.com/Pages/ Index/194130/employment-opportunities
Closing date for submissions: 09/30/2023
