Sno-Isle Libraries is recruiting for a full-time Library Associate!
Working at Sno-Isle Libraries
Public libraries are more useful—and exciting—than ever. Embark on a meaningful journey where your passion for learning, commitment to public service, and love for literature converge. Plus, you'll have access to all you can read books.
Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of over 800,000 residents across two counties. Your journey towards professional growth and community connection starts here! Our libraries are the gateway to things yet unimagined, and we want you to help create that experience for future generations.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for both personal and professional development. Join us in creating a library experience for our diverse communities, where your contributions play a pivotal role in building a more inclusive and connected future for everyone.
About the Opportunity
Clinton is a small community that serves as the primary entry point to the varied and unique rural communities that reside on Whidbey Island. The library is a vital resource to connect these communities with basic library services, safe spaces to access knowledge and resources, and equitable programming for youth, families, and adults.
A full-time Library Associate at the Clinton Library will work closely with a small team to provide skilled paraprofessional library support services, including general reference, circulation services, and basic technology troubleshooting. The successful candidate will help to lead a programming effort that will provide services and programs to adults and older adults and will collaborate with other Library Associates at nearby branches and within the team at Clinton to provide services and programs that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
Due to programming needs and community engagement, work schedules may necessitate morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours in addition to availability during the five days a week the Clinton Library is open (Tuesday-Saturday). The successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs. Excellent customer service and support of equity, diversity, and inclusion are highly valued qualifications.
Please note: Because commuting to Clinton from off-island requires taking the ferry from Mukilteo, we ask all applicants to familiarize themselves with the associated costs and challenges of such a commute before applying. Thank you.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.
Job Location: Clinton, WA
Essential Functions
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
1. Provide general, basic reference and information service by assisting customers in the use of library facilities, equipment, resources, and services. Refer complex readers' advisory and reference questions to a Librarian or appropriate staff member.
2. Provide courteous and efficient customer service by performing circulation desk tasks.
3. Create and present programming for all customer groups as assigned.
4. Develop program materials, including reading lists, promotional displays, and presentation materials.
5. Provide training to customers in basic library skills including the use of public computers, catalog and reference computers, Internet, and devices.
6. Assist customers in resolving technical problems or issues. Maintain and troubleshoot equipment utilized in a community library.
7. Perform collection maintenance activities through the use of reports and data, to include weeding the collection for condition as well as reallocation of library materials.
8. Perform other library support services including opening and closing buildings and assisting in maintaining the library in neat, clean, and orderly condition.
9. May be designated in charge of the community library in the absence of other supervisory staff or building manager.
10. Travel from one work site to another as staffing needs require.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including:
1. College-level education or specialized training such as library science, presenting programs, or other profession-based subject areas.
2. Two years of experience providing direct customer service.
Benefits and Compensation
Pay Range: $30.57 - $41.87 hourly
Benefits: All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment.
How to Apply
Job posting closing date: October 5, 2025 - 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Apply online: https://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment.
Sno-Isle Libraries’ vision is that everyone in our community is connected to their library. As part of achieving this vision, we believe in hiring the best people and providing equitable access to opportunities and resources for development so you can explore a career that will be vital and interesting for years to come.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities, and value the variety of ideas, worldviews, and personal experience that our staff bring to their work. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are foundational values of our work here at Sno-Isle Libraries. Learn more about how we serve and celebrate inclusive needs and perspectives on our equity page.
At Sno-Isle Libraries, you'll work with friendly, passionate people who are enthusiastic about learning and growing and are committed to public service. It's a dynamic work environment where your contributions have a real impact.
Sno-Isle Libraries is a large, two-county library district in the beautiful north Puget Sound region of Washington State. District boundaries stretch from rugged timberlands to suburban centers, from rolling farmlands to the ocean vistas. Set in the fastest-growing corner of the state, Sno-Isle Libraries serves more than 800,000 residents through 23 community libraries, online services, Library on Wheels, and our website at www.sno-isle.org.
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