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PT - Library Assistant

City of Scottsdale
Part-time
On-site
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
$21.51 - $29.07 USD hourly

Introduction

 

Hiring for a Part-Time position at the Mustang Library

Join the Scottsdale Public Library family! We are looking for a dynamic, self-starter with strong customer service skills to join the team at the Mustang Library. The ideal candidate is creative and loves to interact with library users of all ages. 

About the position

The position includes offering programming for both youth/teen or adults, including outreach visits. This position provides in-person, telephone, and virtual customer service, readers advisory to library patrons of all ages, and assistance to patrons using the library's downloadable resources and databases. Our team values flexibility and we ask that each member closes 1-2 nights per week and works 2-3 weekend days per month.

This position opening may be used to fill future vacancies in both Youth and Adult services.


Please note: Due to this position being part-time, the classification is unclassified, meaning it is at-will and serves at the discretion of the City. These positions have limited benefits.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity.  The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $25.29/hourly.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
  • Six months of library or related experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
  • Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.


Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s).


Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.  

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

  • Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
  • Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.


PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.