Children’s Assistant

POSITION AVAILABLE: Children’s Assistant

SCHEDULE: Part-time position (20 hours per week) combination of daytime, evenings and weekends required.

DEADLINE: Monday, October 12, 2020

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  Assists patrons in finding information in person, on the telephone, and via email; Plans and conducts children’s programs in collaboration with the Children’s Librarian and other staff, both in person and virtually; Cleans and maintains order in the Children’s Department; Opens and closes the Children’s department- some evening and weekend hours are required; Creates marketing materials, brochures, and bookmarks; Enforces library policies; Performs other duties as assigned by the Children’s Librarian

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Two years of college or equivalent experience; must enjoy working with the public, especially children and their parents; possess good communication and public relations skills; have a wide knowledge of children’s literature and interest in a variety of subjects; and able to maintain a cheerful demeanor under pressure.

BENEFITS: Benefits package includes a monthly accrual of sick and personal leave, a yearly accrual of two weeks vacation leave and ten paid holidays per year; health dental, life and vision insurance available at COBRA rates.

STARTING SALARY: $11.7318

APPLICATION: Applications are available at the library or download an application at www.joplinpubliclibrary.org/LibraryApp.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Christina Matekel-Gibson at (417) 623-7953 ext. 1038; or email cmatekel@joplinpubliclibrary.org.

The Joplin Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Circulation Assistant

POSITION AVAILABLE: Circulation Assistant

SCHEDULE: Half-time (20 hours per week), non-exempt

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until position is filled, but first consideration given to applications received by September 15, 2020.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: This position supports the Circulation Department by serving the needs of library patrons and organizing the return of library materials to their designated locations. This is a clerical position requiring outstanding customer service skills, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational proficiency, familiarity with Library policies and procedures, and the ability to interpret these to the public.

Half-time, non-exempt position

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Two years of college preferable, or equivalent experience.

BENEFITS: Benefits package includes a monthly accrual of sick and personal leave, a yearly accrual of two weeks vacation leave and ten paid holidays per year.

SALARY:  $11.73 per hour.

Applications available for pick-up at the library or download an application at www.joplinpubliclibrary.org/LibraryApp.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eden Elliott at (417) 623-7953, ext. 1013; or e-mail eelliott@joplinpubliclibrary.org.

Custodian

POSITION AVAILABLE: Custodian

SCHEDULE: Part-time position (20 hours per week), with a combination of afternoons, evenings and weekends required.

DEADLINE: Monday, October 12, 2020

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision, performs a variety of cleaning activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and experience equivalent to one full year of custodial work. Basic e-mail, writing and verbal communication ability required.

BENEFITS: Benefits package includes a monthly accrual of sick and personal leave, a yearly accrual of two weeks vacation and ten paid holidays per year; health, dental, and vision insurance available at COBRA rates.

STARTING SALARY: $11.6756/hr.

APPLICATION: Applications are available at the library, 1901 E. 20th St., or download an application at www.joplinpubliclibrary.org/LibraryApp.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa E. Brown at (417) 623-7953 ext. 1020, or email lbrown@joplinpubliclibrary.org

The Library only accepts applications when there are available positions.