Apply for a Job at Kuna Library

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: Applications and job description are available at the Kuna Library circulation desk and below.
 Please submit applications via email to jcutforth@kunalibrary.org or bring your application to the circulation desk. 

Primary Responsibilities: Under 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.
  • Locate materials for patrons; places reserve holds on library materials.
  • Issue new library cards and assist 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 this 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 age 16+. 

 

Job application

Print the Job Description

 

 

Volunteer at Kuna Library

If you’d like to volunteer at the library, please consider helping with the Friends of Kuna Library Spring Book Sale in April 2025.

 

Visit our calendar to see all programs and special events 

Find out how to get a Kuna Library Card