CIRCULATION ASSISTANT RPT

St. Louis Public Library

Do you enjoy helping people? Do you enjoy interacting with a variety of people and sharing information? Do you want to work with a team of great people in service to a diverse community? The St. Louis Public Library’s Carpenter Branch is seeking a circulation assistant. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and recognizes how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand and share these values to join our team.

Our ideal candidate will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library that provides vital services to the people of St. Louis. This position requires someone who is comfortable working with the public and is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service.

In this role you will:

• Assist customers with library card registration and checking out and returning materials.
• Assist in preparation, delivery, and receipt of Library materials; receive payment from customers.
• Provide assistance to customers with Library equipment.
• Restock and shelve materials, including shelf-reading, as necessary.
• Assist in opening and closing the location.

You will need to be:

• Friendly, patient, and able to multitask while assisting customers.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
• Capable of effectively providing information and responding to questions from customers and staff.
• Flexible, positive, and willing to work with staff and colleagues to successfully overcome challenges.

You will need to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Comfort with using and learning new technology as the Library continues to evolve.

Benefits Include:

• Pay rate starting at $15.82/hour
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
• 401(a) Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses

Hours for this position are:

Sunday from 12:45-5:15, Monday from 3:45-8:15, and Friday & Saturday from 10:00-3:30, hours subject to change.

About Carpenter Library:

• A Carnegie Library originally built in 1927, Carpenter Library has been renovated and expanded at its original location
• Offers public services on one floor
• Spaces include a computer lab, auditorium, 4 quiet rooms, and mezzanine area

About the neighborhood:

Carpenter Library has been serving south-city residents for over 99 years. The branch is located at the end of the South Grand ‘International District’ and serves a diverse population, including the neighborhoods of Tower Grove East, Tower Grove South, Benton Park, Benton Park West, and Dutchtown.

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org/employment and submit your resume with your application. Thank you!