Library Assistant (Part-time)
City of Corona
Part-time
On-site
California, United States
$18.98 - $23.07 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
Are you someone who enjoys solving problems and assisting others? Being part of the Community Services team will
allow you to play a key role in the day-to-day operations to make a positive impact for the City of Corona's patrons.
The immediate vacancy is within the Programming & Outreach Team.Education / Training / Experience
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Skills / Abilities- One year of experience providing office administrative support or working in a library providing related support services.
- Answers standard questions regarding library services, provides information to library users on operational policies and refers library users to appropriate library departments.
- Assists the Librarians at the information desk; provides reference and readers’ advisory services to patrons in person, over the phone, and via e-mail; advises and assists library patrons in use of library resources; searches for and locates items in the library catalog.
- Provides general reference assistance and user instruction to patrons; provides readers' advisory service to the public; assists patrons with reference questions and selection of books, periodicals, and other print and non-print materials.
- Assists with children and adult programs.
- Orients patrons on library procedures and practices.
- Provides technology assistance for patrons logging into public computers.
- An upbeat attitude, eager to participate, and actively engage in all aspects of the organization.
- A passion for producing outstanding quality of work and delivering exceptional program outcomes.
- A self-starter with a can-do attitude who will take initiative to address issues and propose solutions.
- Detail- and process-oriented individual who prides him- or her-self on high quality, error free work.
- A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor will thrive in this role.
- Unwavering integrity regardless of outside pressures.
- A genuine interest in the city management profession, a demonstrated commitment to professional growth and desire to advance take on increasing roles of responsibility in the public sector.
The position is a part-time non-benefited position and will work 19 hours per week on average.
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COMMUNITY
A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.
THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.
The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.
The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $399.1 million with a General Fund operating budget of $209.6 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted until Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice.
The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of all applicants' qualifications. Those applicants deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in the oral interview. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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