Job Details

Reports to: Librarian

Classification: Part-Time, Non-exempt

Direct reports: None

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Library Assistant to join our team.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting library services, enhancing the user experience, and ensuring the smooth operation of library functions. This position requires strong customer service skills, an ability to communicate effectively, and a passion for promoting literacy and learning within the community.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Customer service (warmly greet and assist patrons)
• Cataloging (MARC catalog books to be added to the collection)
• Circulation desk (answer phone and respond to emails, check out/in, confirm study room requests, renewals, reserves, open new patron accounts, receive payment for book replacement costs and membership contracts)
• Coffee station (be sure coffee is fresh and hot, supplies are well-stocked, and area is clean)
• Donations (compare book donations against the collection for possible addition or replacement)
• Library tidiness (collect unshelved books, straighten chairs, pick-up trash, clean-up where necessary)
• Procedures (follow and complete opening, closing and library procedures)
• Shelf management (organize and reshelve items in an accurate and timely manner, perform shelf-reads as assigned)

Qualifications

• High personal and professional integrity consistent with the biblical standards and our Statement of Faith and governing values of the Seminary
• Theologically compatible with the Seminary's Statement of Faith
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Experience and understanding of seminary education and the needs of seminary library patrons (preferred)
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Phoenix Seminary students are encouraged to apply.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least two years of experience in customer service role

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit using a computer for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Work Schedule:

• Must be able to work varied hours.

Needed Attributes: Strong work ethic; excellent communication skills; patient and gracious; values confidential nature of position; ability to shift priorities on short notice; proactive approach to assessing needs and providing what is necessary to meet those needs; interacts well with diverse personality types - team player; ability to lead and willingness to serve - positive outlook; creative and resourceful - solutions oriented.

Needed Availability: Wednesday 4PM - 9:30 PM and other times as needed.