The Manassas Park City Library (MPCL) serves as a vibrant community hub dedicated to providing a diverse range of innovative resources, programs, and services. Founded in 2020, MPCL moved to the newly redeveloped Park Central in the heart of Manassas Park in Summer 2022. Conveniently co-located with City Hall, the new Park Central Library location is the community’s most exciting destination for learning, discovering, creating, and connecting.
Want to be apart of a thriving and growing library that is impacting the surrounding community daily? Apply now!
Manassas Park City Library seeks a part-time, 24 hours a week, Library Associate 2 to provide excellence in customer service to the Manassas Park community. The Library Associate 2 performs a variety of moderately complex technical and paraprofessional duties in support of various sections/functions of the library; primarily at the circulation (service) desk and within the collection.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
- Provides customer service by welcoming patrons, issuing library cards, checking in/out materials and managing patron accounts
- Assists patrons with locating materials or the reference desk, using computers, or explaining procedures (checking out, logging onto the Internet, making copies, etc.)
- Accepts and processes fees and other payments
- Assists with passive programming, programming preparation, displays, and basic marketing
- Provides information regarding programs, events, study rooms, etc.
- Shelves library materials
- Addresses or escalates patron conduct or safety issues to appropriate management
- Follows all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
- Assists with collection management including processing new materials, donated materials, damaged items, etc.
- May assist with processing of InterLibrary Loans or other specialized tasks
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.
- H.S. Diploma or GED required
- Two years library experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of library systems and databases preferred
- Ability to work a regular schedule that will include a combination of days, evenings and weekends (must be able to work Saturdays)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- English/Spanish speaking is a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to frequently move from place to place within the location
- File and retrieve books and other items on high shelves
- Lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds of heavy boxes, books, and equipment
- Work in confined spaces; walk; bend; stoop; reach; and climb.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
Benefits
- Sick/Vacation leave
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility
- PT: 24 hours a week
- $15/hr
