Job Openings

Library Associate

Status: Part Time
Hours per Week:15-19 hours a week, including evenings and Saturdays
Starting Pay:$14.00 per hour DOE

Closing Date: OPEN RECRUITMENT (Until filled)

Application Instructions: Return the completed application to the library circulation desk or email it to jcutforth@kunalibrary.org. 

Primary Responsibilities: Under the direction of the circulation manager, create and maintain positive public relations with patrons, community members, and staff. Provide reference/readers’ advisory, technology assistance, and circulation duties.

Essential Job Functions – fundamental position duties

• Greet/respond to walk-in library patrons and provide excellent customer service to library patrons in accordance with Kuna Library District policies and procedures.
• Locates materials for patrons; places reserve holds on library materials.
• Issues new library cards and assists and instructs library users in the use and function of the library.
• Coordinate and assist patrons with library computers and printers.
• Maintain library materials.
• Be able to shelve items according to library procedures, which includes bending and reaching.
• Be able to answer and communicate clearly to patrons over the phone.

Qualifications – Experience, education and special skills

• Knowledge of a library’s collection, reference materials, and general library policies, practices, and procedures (desired but not required).
• Customer service skills and experience; Excellent communication skills, tactfulness, and friendliness.
• Excellent computer skills: Ability to utilize computer hardware and software in the performance of duties.
• Ability to work in a team environment; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to provide readers’ advisory and reference services.
• Ability to respond positively to negative criticism from the public.
• Must have flexibility with work times and schedule.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform the physical demands of the position.
• Must be 16+.