Mobile Library Associate

Kansas City, Kansas Public Library

Mobile Libraries

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$34,500.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Kansas City, KS

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Mobile Library Associate
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is looking for a highly motivated team player to join the Mobile Services Department. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional customer service skills and create a warm and welcoming environment to patrons, organizations and areas served, bringing the library to under-served populations in Wyandotte County. Will be responsible for driving the mobile library, assisting patrons always in a friendly and professional manner, performing circulation/public service desk duties, planning and implementing programming, computer troubleshooting and assisting the Librarian in the process of preparing and maintaining the collection and services.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience mix with the ability to work directly with the public in a friendly, helpful manner; will handle multiple tasks quickly and accurately; have an above average proficiency with computers and available software for patron use and have some public programming or training background to be able to participate in scheduled programming as assigned. The ability to safely drive the mobile library in all weather conditions, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff and route/stop contacts is a requirement.

Must have a good driving record and have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with required endorsements to drive the mobile library bus. Must have a bright and cheerful nature and the ability to interact with the public and staff in a courteous and professional manner at all times.

Physical attributes of standing, kneeling, walking and lifting up to 35 pounds as work activity, programming, set-up and daily activities may be required. May require additional training and/or performance of duties outside normal work hours as assigned/required.Salary & BenefitsKCKPL offers attractive benefits and optional purchase plan benefits; health insurance plans for employee and elective family coverages; optional dental and vision plans for employee and family; group term life; salary protection; tax deferred annuities; flexible spending account and retirement plan through Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS).

The starting salary for this position is $34,500 annually. Non-exempt status.

HR Info

HR Specialist Tammie Sharp at tsharp@kckpl.org

Application RequirementsApplicants chosen to interview for Library Associate level positions must first pass a pre-employment test covering reading comprehension, spelling, math, the Dewey Decimal system and alphabetization. Non-exempt status.

Apply for this position by doing one of the following:
- Complete the online job application form and click submit when finished.

- Download and complete the PDF job application. Please save the finished application to your computer and then email the finished document to HR Specialist Tammie Sharp at tsharp@kckpl.org.

- Print out the PDF job application and fill out. Then mail to:
Library Administration Office, 625 Minnesota Avenue, KCK 66101 or fax to 913-551-3243.

Unless otherwise stated, applications are accepted until positions are filled. If listed as a requirement, a resume and three professional references may be included, but do not take the place of the completed application.

Job ID:MC-20181026Position Type:Full-Time (40 hour week)Location:Mobile Libraries - Community WideMinimum Experience:1 - 2 YearsMinimum Education:Bachelor Degree or Equivalent education/experience mix


 

Posted Nov 6, 2018