Richland Library Cooper is conveniently located in the heart of Forest Acres. It serves as the neighborhood library for numerous schools in the area. Our Cooper location offers children’s area with markerspace programming, laptop bar, reading room, living room, and various other resources to fulfill our mission to help our customers learn, create and share! We are seeking someone who is energetic, outgoing, and positive to work in this location. This individual enjoys working with people of all ages. He/She is a natural leader, teacher, and trainer, has strong technology skills, and the ability to share that knowledge with customers of varying skill levels. This individual has a passion for customer service and may have a background in a customer-oriented field such as retail or food & beverage. Supervisory experience is a plus! Here are some of things you would be doing if hired for this position: * Assisting the Richland Library Cooper Manager and librarians with overall management and teamwork, including helping keep workflow properly moving. * Answering directional and informational questions about the Library, including its services, materials, programs, and initiatives. * Assisting customers with technology, equipment, materials, procedures, and information. * Acting to find and promote efficiencies, including working to help ensure correct location and condition of items and materials so that customers receive materials and services they desire. * Helping to oversee the Library during absence of higher level staff. * Actively supporting the needs of the Library, including completion of opening and closing procedures; maintaining supplies, statistics and cash reconciliations; cleaning, checking, and trouble-shooting equipment; shelving materials and sustaining the Library’s collection. * Experience and demonstrated interest in children and children’s literature and programming. * Ease with learning new technology and explaining it to others. * Ability to create, coordinate and deliver arts, multimedia and maker programs. Please visit our website at www.richlandlibrary.com/careers for further details.
Here are minimum requirements needed to be considered for this position: * At least two years of post-high school education from a college, university, or business school. * One year clerical or other relevant work experience; equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Preference may be given to relevant experience within a service industry. * Excellent communication and technical skills, including a good understanding of technology. * Additional skills as required by job, and ability to perform duties of the job.
APPLY IMMEDIATELY at https://rcpl.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities. No deadline is presently established for this Vacancy. When a deadline is determined, the deadline will be announced 24 hours in advance on the Library’s website. Please do not send your resume/cover letter separately; only materials submitted through our online system are reviewed. You may attach your resume and/or cover letter; but the resume and/or cover letter will not be acceptable as an alternative to completing the online application fully. Keep in mind that if you are applying for multiple positions, you will need to submit an application for each position.
