On-Call Library Assistant

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
City of Unalaska
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, CULTURE, AND RECREATION
LIBRARY DIVISION

OPEN DATE:           March 12, 2024
CLOSE DATE:         April 1, 2024
POSITION:               On-Call Library Assistant – up to 6 months
SALARY:                  $27.48 / hourly

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the On-Call Library Assistant position at the Unalaska Public Library in the Parks, Culture, and Recreation Department.  Located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, is a coastal community in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,250 full-time residents and seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all employee tasks in this classification. The duties shown are designed to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position, under direct supervision from the City Librarian, provides on-call routine clerical and library work in answering phones, receiving patrons, circulating library materials, collecting library fines, providing customer assistance, cash handling, and data processing. Please note that this is an on-call position with no guaranteed hours. The person in this position will work on-call hours when needed, and shifts may sometimes be requested on short notice. Hours will not exceed 25 in any given week.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Ability to work courteously, efficiently, and professionally with the public. Verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of office practices and procedures. Ability to use basic office equipment. Dedication to maintaining the confidentiality of library patron records. Knowledge of and ability to accurately maintain record-keeping and filing systems. Must be proficient in a Windows environment. Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public. Able to perform a variety of miscellaneous duties as assigned, such as but not limited to answering phones, running errands, making arrangements for the use of library facilities, setting up tables and chairs for classes, and occasionally helping with planning and presenting programs to the public.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Two (2) or more years of experience working in a professional office, providing public service, or previous library experience preferred.
Other combinations of education and experience that could provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed will be evaluated on an individual basis.

LICENCES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Alaska driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment and prior to operating a city-owned vehicle.
You must be eligible to work in the US and, if hired, complete the employment eligibility verification form (I-9) as required by Federal law.
Successfully pass background tests, which include criminal background, professional, and reference checks. 
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
Hours are set by library operational needs and require non-traditional work hours.

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Department at 907-581-1252 or by downloading Employment Application Forms. Return the completed form to the City of Unalaska: Administration P.O Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685, and/or email [email protected].

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.