City of Donna, Texas Job Title: Library Clerk Department: Library Reports To: Library Director FLSA Status: Part-Time Salary: To be Determined Location: Donna, Texas Position Summary
The Library Clerical employee provides general clerical and customer service, circulation, and programming support for the library. This position assists with daily library operations and takes an active role in developing, coordinating, and conducting programs and activities for children, teens, adults and families. The employee should be creative, organized comfortable working with the public, and able to take responsibility for assigned library programs from planning through completion. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet Patrons and provide friendly customer service.
- Perform circulation duties, including checking materials in and out, issuing library cards, and maintain patron records.
- Answer telephone calls and assist patrons with general library questions.
- Assist patrons with computes, printing, copying, scanning, faxing and other library services.
- Shelve and organize books and other materials.
- Assist with processing and maintaining library materials.
- Perform clerical duties including filing copying, data entry, record keeping, and preparing documents.
- Help maintain an organized, welcoming, and safe library environment.
Library Programming
- Plan, organize and conduct library programs and activities for children, teens, adults and families.
- Develop new program ideas based on community interest and needs.
- Prepare activities crafts, educational materials, and other programs resources.
- Maintain attendance counts and basic program records.
- Communicate with presenters, community organizations, schools. And other program partners as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with library staff while keeping the Library Director informed of programming plans and needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Basic computer and clerical skills.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with children teens, adults and senior citizens.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Previous customer service, clerical, or library experience preferred but not required.
- Creative and willing to develop new ideas for library programming.
Physical Requirements Employee must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and perform routine shelving duties. Must be able to move books, carts, supplies, and other library materials as required. Work Schedule Part-time schedule based on the operational needs of the library. Must be available to work assigned daytime, evening, and Saturday hours. General Statement This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on the operational and programming needs of the library. Application Process
Interested applicants should submit:
- Cover letter outlining qualifications and experience.
- Current resume.
- Three Professional references.
Applications may be submitted to:
City of Donna Human Resources Department 301 S. 12th Street Donna, Texas 78527 Email:mcalderon@cityofdonna.org Phone: (956) 464-3314 Application Dateline Open Until Filled The City of Donna is an equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.