Library Paraprofessional
Company: Maricopa County
Location: Litchfield Park
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Posting Date04/19/24Application Deadline05/03/24Pay RangeHiring
Pay Range: $18.75 - $23.38 hourly
Full Range: $18.75 - $28.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience
and internal equity with other employees within the same job
classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation
for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.Job
TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentLibrary DistrictAbout the
PositionDiscover your purpose. Connect with society. Inspire all
generations.If you have experience providing excellent customer
service and engaging programming, then our Library Paraprofessional
position may be for you! As a Library Paraprofessional for our ,
you will perform library work, basic reader's advisory, reference
services, and present programs. In this role, you will link the
community to library resources while breathing life into your own
story.About UsDo you want to champion the freedom to read and
access information?This is your opportunity to make a difference
and feel good at the end of your workday! At the Maricopa County
Library District, we are continuously working to support the
changing needs of our diverse and connected community for all of
Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology,
digital services, and information to improve the quality of life
for our residents. Choose a job with a purpose.Choose a job with
the Maricopa County Library District.Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa
County
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying
dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium
discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement
System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.29% monthly
contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Learn more at We Require
- Two years of library experience
- Associate's degree in Library Science, Education, Liberal Arts,
Social Science, Information Management, or a related field
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or experience may
substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-per-year basisWe
Also Value
- Experience with library-related automation systems or
databases
- Experience creating and implementing programs for youth, teens,
and adults
- Paraprofessional library skills acquired through a specialized
educational training program
- Cash handling experienceJob Contributions
- Provide exceptional customer service and respond to customer
concerns
- Prepare, implement, and present public programs
- Assist with school visits, group tours, and community
outreach
- Provide direct service to customers through basic reference and
reader's advisory services
- Assist patrons in the use of computer services including the
online catalog, the Internet, and various databases
- Create reading logs, brochures, signage, posters, bulletin
boards, letters, bookmarks, bibliographies, games, promotional
displays, and pamphlets
- Assist with compiling and reporting required statistics
- Assist with collection development including weeding, shifting,
and shelf-readin
- Assist with the placement, training, and scheduling of library
volunteersWorking Conditions
- Library environment requiring evening and weekend
availability
- Ability to cover shifts at nearby library branches
- Ability to push, stoop, kneel, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds
floor-to-waist; lift up to 5 pounds waist-to-shoulder, lift 1 pound
shoulder-to-overhead, carry up to 10 pounds a distance of up to 50
feet, and push/pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 100 feetSelection
Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit
online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their
Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint
investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and
alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as
safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity
employer.Apply Now!
Keywords: Maricopa County, Phoenix , Library Paraprofessional, Other , Litchfield Park, Arizona
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