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Library Assistant (Temporary)

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
On-site
California, United States
$29.26 - $35.57 USD hourly

Description


Hourly Rate:  $29.26 -  $35.57  
Apply by February 3, 2026

Our Library staff change lives every day! From helping readers find the next best book to teaching a class/workshop to sharing library resources with people of all ages. No two days are the same at the Harrison Memorial Library. Join our dynamic team and be part of creating a community of readers and learners.

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is looking for a Library Assistant who:
  • Loves working with and helping people of all ages
  • Has a strong commitment to excellent customer service
  • Enjoys a fast-paced, creative and energetic work environment
  • Is a great listener, has strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Is tech savvy 
  • Loves sharing the joy of reading 
  • Enjoys working as part of a team
As a Library Assistant you will provide general assistance to patrons, and perform a variety of clerical duties, including check out books and library materials; update patron accounts; issue library cards; perform searches for books and materials; sort and unpack books; organize, shelf and file books, periodicals and other materials; receive, process and route library materials.

Ideal Candidate
  • Experience working with the public in a library setting
  • Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully and effectively with the public, especially when communicating policies and procedures
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong customer service skills
  • Self-assured with the ability to exercise a high degree of common sense and sound judgment
  • Ability to work independently while following established procedures.
  • Will be required to work Saturdays.
Schedule/Location: This is an up to 20 hour per week position. If selected, you will be required to work a flexible schedule, including Saturdays, evenings, and varying hours at one or both Carmel Public Library locations. The Harrison Memorial Library is located on the corner of Lincoln Street and Ocean Avenue; the Park Branch is located on the corner of Mission Street and Sixth Avenue.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

  • Education and Experience: Completion of the twelfth (12th, ) grade and two (2) years of library, customer service, clerical or office support work experience.

  • Substitution:  An Associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required work experience.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY 
To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit a complete online application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carmelca/. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualification will be invited to interview.

Potential candidates from outside California (Monterey County region) are strongly encouraged to research the cost of housing and overall cost of living in the area before applying. 
 
 The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to submit an application for this opportunity. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.