About this role
Classification: Page
Location: Elkhart Public Library Downtown
Job Grade 2
Job Category: - Part-time (10-14 hours per week)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Page Manager
SUMMARY
A Page is responsible for shelving books and all tasks related to keeping the shelves neat and orderly.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
ORGANIZATION-WIDE EXPECTATIONS
- Follows established Library and personnel policy, procedures and work standards
- Attends work regularly, on time, and as scheduled
- Exhibits welcoming, helpful, positive and friendly behavior to all patrons, staff and guests at all times in all communication formats (verbal and non-verbal)
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
- Regularly monitors Library communication venues including but not limited to employee email, staff bulletin boards and the intranet
- Participates in meetings, conferences, continuing education, community engagement, and special projects as required by the Elkhart Public Library or as dictated by professional commitment
- Addresses, or assists in addressing, issues and concerns related to the safety of Library staff and users as well as the security and maintenance of Library buildings and equipment
JOB-SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY
- Shelves library materials correctly and in a timely manner, and keeps the shelves neat and orderly.
- Performs designated duties as assigned and scheduled per specific Page Work Instructions
WORK CONDITIONS
- Part-time/ variable hours (including evenings and weekends)
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Work permit, if required by law
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Ability to learn and adapt
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with people of all ages in a business and public service context, along with professional colleagues
- Basic clerical, computer and mathematical skills
- A general knowledge of standard office equipment
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to follow written and verbal instructions
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Good oral language and communication skills
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and business correspondence
- Ability to effectively write business correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Library personnel and the general public in one-to-one and group situations as appropriate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to speak, hear and see
- Ability to stand for an extended length of time
- Ability to reach with hands and arms
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- See Elkhart Public Library Salary Schedule
- See Elkhart Public Library Personnel eManual
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities that may be performed by a qualified applicant or individual with a disability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.