PARAPROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT – PART TIME

MALDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Union: AFSCME / Pay Grade: Para

Annual Salary Range: $28.18 - $29.87 (FY27)

18.5 hours per week – hours include evenings and Saturdays

Posting due to a vacancy.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position focus on the provision of support services to all departments and the provision of public service in the Circulation Department and Children’s Department. Performs any assigned duty necessary to maintain efficient library service to the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of the Senior Librarian and Department Librarians; Circulation Responsibilities:

Explains policies,
Registers new patrons/updates patron info for replacement,
Collects fines and fees/updates patron record,
Registers patrons for computer use,
Answers and routes phone calls,
Checks materials in & out and renews books,
Reserves museum passes, and
Shelves materials.

Departmental Responsibilities:

Adult: mending, serials checking, barcoding, and linking, rental book check in/maintenance, collection agency account maintenance, on & offsite program assistance, I.L.L. delivery/requests processing, and shelf reading;
Technical Services: Withdrawing books, A-V maintenance, accessioning materials, and processing materials.
Children’s Services: Crafting, supervising messengers in the children’s dept., storytelling, and reference in the children’s dept.,
Community Outreach Responsibilities: Assists Librarians with offsite programs. Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Required: Works under direction of the Director and Assistant Director.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Associate degree minimum. Previous Library experience a plus.

Special Requirements: None.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications and ability to learn department-specific software is a necessity.

Abilities: Ability to interact well with the public: good judgment, courtesy and tact essential. Ability to carry out assigned duties independently, creatively and in an organized manner required. Ability to handle details with accuracy; ability to multitask under pressure.

Skills: Excellent organizational and strong customer-skills. Computer proficiency for data entry, searching and library tasks needed. Multilingual ability preferred.

Work Environment: Work environment is typical of a professional office, involving moderate noise levels and frequent interruptions by customers and phone calls. Environment involves everyday risks which require normal safety precautions typical of offices.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical Demands: Work is performed in a public setting, subject to quiet to moderate noise with frequent interruptions. While the work is varied, many of the tasks are of a repetitive nature. Up to two thirds of the time is spent standing, walking, stooping, or reaching with hands and arms. Frequently the incumbent will lift up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting is required up to 30 pounds, with or without accommodation.

Motor Skills: Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require the application of basic motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone system, computer and/or most other office equipment, filing, and sorting of papers.

Visual Demands: The employee is required to constantly read documents.

Note: the essential functions or duties listed herein are illustrations of the type of work that is performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

To apply: Submit cover letter & resume to the Human Resources Director, City of Malden at maldenhr@cityofmalden.org

The City of Malden is an EEO, driven by the value of excellence and believes that everyone deserves the best service and access to resources, regardless of their race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, or personal experience. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from these underrepresented groups to help make our vision a reality.

Selected candidate will need to submit to a background check (CORI).

Pay: $28.18 - $29.87 per hour

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person

City of Malden

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