Library Assistant (On-Call) Position Available In Greene, Missouri

Job Listing ID:

4297161

Job Title:

Library Assistant (On-Call)

Application Deadline:

07/06/2025

Job Location:

Springfield

Date Posted:

06/23/2025

Hours Worked Per Week:

10

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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Job Summary:

The Springfield Public Library is seeking on-call staff to support library operations and services. Under supervision, successful candidates will independently perform tasks such as checking in, sorting, filing and pulling materials according to established procedures. Bending, reaching and standing are physical requirements of this position.

Other library responsibilities will include:

proactive customer service at our public services desks, helping patrons use the library, basic reference and reader’s advisory services and public computer assistance. If working in the museum, responsibilities include independently opening/closing the building, sharing information about the exhibits, promoting proper museum etiquette, processing sales in the museum store and ensuring safe interactions between patrons and museum artifacts. This position is on-call with no regular schedule or minimum hours per week. Available shifts may be during morning and afternoon hours, outside regular business hours, or include evenings and Saturdays. The Library is committed to making the City a great place to work where diversity of culture, background, experience and thought are fostered. If you share our passion for delivering outstanding customer service, we encourage you to apply. Previous library experience is not required!

Education/ Experience:

‘ High School diploma or GED
‘ 2 years of support experience in an office setting with customer service Preferences may be given based on prior experience:
‘ Ability to speak Spanish
‘ Prior library experience may be helpful

Selection and Interview Process:

Top candidates will be invited to interview, and candidates will be emailed directly with additional information. As a part of our selection process, it will be necessary for candidates to provide the names and email addresses of up to five professional references (including two managers) who can provide information on work performance. To avoid any delay in the process, we ask candidates to start gathering reference information now (name, email address, contact info and time period you worked together). Additional information regarding reference checking will be emailed to candidates at a later date through the SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 system.

The selection process will include:

reference checks and criminal background check. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law. Please do not indicate ‘See Resume’ in the ‘Work Experience’ part of the application. The information you provide in the application ‘Work Experience’ and ‘Job Duties’ will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.

NOTE:

This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Please visit our website at https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/human-resources/careers/ and click ‘Apply for Jobs’ to learn more about this job and how to apply.

Job Classification:

Library Assistants, Clerical Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
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Salary:

$17.70 to $26.56 per Hour Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

18

Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check