Summer Assistant

Description

Kendallville Public Library: 

Are you a dynamic individual who is service-minded and loves to work with people of all ages? The Kendallville Public Library is looking for a Summer Assistant to join our team. We are an innovative and community friendly library. Our mission is to provide access to information for life. And we do just that through engaging programming, active readers' advisory, collection managment and much more. 

This position is for a Summer Assistant. The individual will be supervised by the Public Services Manager for a total of 20 hours/week May 26 - August 2.

Responsibilities

Summer Assistant

Kendallville Public Library, Kendallville, Indiana

WAGE: $12.50 an hour

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time (20 hours), day, evening, and Saturday hours as needed throughout the summer months.

SUMMARY: Are you a dynamic individual who is service-minded and loves to work with people of all ages? The Kendallville Public Library is looking for a Summer Assistant to join our team. 

Excellent candidates will be able to:

• offer one-on-one help to patrons asking computer/technical questions
• provide excellent customer service for all visitors
• work in a fast-paced environment
• collaborate as part of a team
• adapt to change
• know when to follow directives or take initiative
• multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• effectively use interview skills to best determine a customer's needs
• be flexible with a sense of humor
• enjoy organization and be willing to help with large-scale projects
• think outside the box and help others do the same
• all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates will need to be at least 16 years of age.  Basic computer skills are required, and knowledge of Microsoft Office software is a plus.