Sno-Isle Libraries is recruiting for a Part-Time Library Associate!

Working at Sno-Isle Libraries

Public libraries are more useful—and exciting—than ever. Embark on a meaningful journey where your passion for learning, commitment to public service, and love for literature converge. Plus, you'll have access to all you can read books.

Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of over 800,000 residents across two counties. Your journey towards professional growth and community connection starts here! Our libraries are the gateway to things yet unimagined, and we want you to help create that experience for future generations.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for both personal and professional development. Join us in creating a library experience for our diverse communities, where your contributions play a pivotal role in building a more inclusive and connected future for everyone.

About the Opportunity

The Mariner Library is a demonstration library located in the Mariner community, which is part of unincorporated Everett in Snohomish County. The community of Mariner is characterized by high population density, a younger population, and a racially and linguistically diverse population. Sno-Isle Libraries opened the Mariner Library as a temporary location in 2017. The community’s positive response to the library space led to a series of conversations with local partners to reimagine what a permanent community library could be, leading to the creation of the Mariner Community Campus. The campus is an ongoing collaboration between many local agencies that aim to create a community gathering space.

Click Here to Learn More About the Mariner Community Campus

In providing customer service at the Mariner Library, you may encounter situations that require de-escalation or assistance from the Library Manager or another Person-In Charge. Your ability to exercise quick and mature judgement in dealing with potentially disruptive behavior and emergencies is crucial. In addition, this Library Associate position will provide skilled paraprofessional library support services, including general reference, readers advisory and circulation services that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

Spanish language fluency is preferred, as the successful candidate may be asked to provide library customer service in Spanish, as well as offer formal and informal presentations and programming to the public as a part of their job responsibilities. Multilingual pay differential is available for the successful candidate who demonstrates Spanish language proficiency.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.

Job Location: Everett, WA

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Provide general, basic reference and information service by assisting customers in the use of library facilities, equipment, resources, and services. Refer complex readers' advisory and reference questions to a Librarian or appropriate staff member.
2. Provide courteous and efficient customer service by performing circulation desk tasks.
3. Create and present programming for all customer groups as assigned.
4. Develop program materials, including reading lists, promotional displays, and presentation materials.
5. Provide training to customers in basic library skills including the use of public computers, catalog and reference computers, Internet, and devices.
6. Assist customers in resolving technical problems or issues. Maintain and troubleshoot equipment utilized in a community library.
7. Perform collection maintenance activities through the use of reports and data, to include weeding the collection for condition as well as reallocation of library materials.
8. Perform other library support services including opening and closing buildings and assisting in maintaining the library in neat, clean, and orderly condition.
9. May be designated in charge of the community library in the absence of other supervisory staff or building manager.
10. Travel from one work site to another as staffing needs require.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including:

1. College-level education or specialized training such as library science, presenting programs, or other profession-based subject areas.
2. Two years of experience providing direct customer service.

Benefits and Compensation

Pay Range: $30.57 - $41.87 hourly

Benefits: All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment.

How to Apply

This position will remain open until sufficient qualified applicants are received. Initial screening will begin on April 13, 2025. To ensure first consideration, please be sure to submit your online application by this date.

Apply online: https://www.sno-isle.org/employment/

Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.