The Tigard Public library is seeking an organized and innovative Senior Library Assistant to support our forward thinking and highly dedicated Circulation team. An ideal candidate for this position has a passion for working with the public, is a skilled communicator, takes initiative, has good follow through, and works with a spirit of inclusive collaboration.

The City of Tigard values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are committed to building a workforce of diverse voices to impact decision making, drive growth, and better serve our community. We strongly encourage those wanting to work with and serve diverse populations to apply.

Please review the Senior Library Assistant classification for additional details about this job.

• Coach staff through patron interactions and account issues as needed.
• Interpret and answer questions regarding library circulation policies and procedures.
• Assess daily workloads and direct staff and volunteer workflow accordingly. Check on the completion and accuracy of work assigned.
• Participate in or lead department projects as needed.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including securing and un-securing the building, checking for staff and volunteer absences, and preparing work for staff and volunteers.
• Perform clerical duties including running reports, recording statistics, and balancing cash drawer.
• Will serve on the library’s Person In Charge team and respond to patron and building incidents.
• Perform daily circulation duties including assisting patrons at the service desk, processing returned items, shelving materials, and process requested items.

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

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  Equivalent to a high school diploma AND
• Two (2) years of experience in library services

• Some lead work experience

Union: This position is represented by SEIU

Schedule: General working hours anywhere between 8:30 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, with one closing shift (11:45-8:15) during the week. Hours are subject to change.

In addition to being a great place to work, the City of Tigard offers competitive employee benefits for full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week: