Public Services Library Assistant

Position Title: Public Services Library Assistant Department: Public Services Classification: Library Assistant Supervisor: Public Services Supervisor Grade: 3 Salary: Starting at $15.00 per hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hours per week: This position is part-time with an average work week of 10.50 hours. The hours include Wednesdays, 5:00-9:15pm and Fridays, 3:00-6:00pm, as well as a weekend rotation. The weekend rotation comprises one Saturday every four weeks, 9am-5:15pm; and one Sunday every four weeks, 12:15pm-5:15pm, between Labor Day weekend and Memorial Day weekend.

The Public Services Department is looking for a Library Assistant to join our team. Are you a positive and cheerful person who thrives on multitasking and helping people? Public Service Assistants work in a fast-paced, public-facing team environment, assisting customers with their library accounts and materials, helping register them for cards and programs, and familiarizing them with library resources and services. Outstanding patron experience is highly valued at the Grayslake Area Public Library. 

The successful candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred; and aptitude with current technology, including Google Suite and navigating between multiple sites and tabs. Public service experience is highly desirable. Flexibility to work additional hours is advantageous.

The position is eligible for pro-rated vacation, sick, and personal time. The library supports continued learning and professional growth. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit a resume, as well as the library’s job application, on our website: www.grayslake.info. Position open until filled. No phone queries please.