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    Customer Service Library Assistant - Wilmington, United States - New Hanover County, NC

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    Salary: $17.46 Hourly

    Location : New Hanover County, NC

    Job Type: Part-Time

    Job Number:

    Department: LIBRARY

    Opening Date: 06/04/2024

    Closing Date: 6/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    Position Information

    New Hanover County Public Library is looking for a Casual Part-Time customer service staff member to engage with the public and provide a welcoming library experience. This position will primarily work in the Local History Room at the Main Library. As the primary point of contact for library services, this position requires extensive interaction with patrons, both in-person and by telephone. In addition, this position answers basic questions and refers patrons to other resources as needed.Good interpersonal skills, friendliness, and a positive attitude are essential for this position. Position expectations include, but are not limited to:

    Essential Duties
    • Informing patrons of library programs and services
    • Assisting with Library opening and closing procedures
    • Using the integrated library system (ILS) to process materials and register patrons.
    • Accurately shelving library materials.
    • Answering inquiries or referring inquiries to the appropriate service desk.
    New Hanover County is dedicated to recruiting and recognizing a talented and diverse workforce committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship, and accountability guide how we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity and Equity, New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.

    Hours:

    Varying schedule with flex hours each week to meet the needs of the location. Libraries are open M-Th 10 am-7 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1 pm- 5 pm. A minimum of 8 hours per week with potential for up to 19 hours per week.

    Employment Type:Casual Part Time, non-exempt

    Salary Information:The hiring salary for this position starts at $17.46/hr. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
    Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience
    High school diploma/GED
    Front-line customer service experience (e.g. retail, food service, or hospitality)

    Required Skills and Knowledge
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Proficiency using computer technology
    • Ability to quickly grasp and use new concepts
    • Attention to detail
    • Flexibility in scheduling
    • Willingness to adjust to a constantly changing work environment
    • Physical activities and demands
    Preferred Skills and Knowledge
    • Interest in and knowledge of the history of the Lower Cape Fear Region
    • Ability to help patrons/customers with complex research queries
    • Experience working with fragile collections
    Physical activities and demands:
    • Spends up to several hours a day in a stationary position to assist customers
    • Frequently moves and positions bins of books that weigh up to 30 pounds
    • Frequently transports large numbers of books to various locations in the building
    • Positions, places, and removes books and other library materials around, onto, and from shelves at a wide range of heights
    • Communicates and exchanges information and ideas with customers and coworkers throughout the workday
    • Operates a computer, cash register, and other electronic devices throughout the day
    Other Information

    Applicant Information:
    After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

    New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include
    • Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions);
    • Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
    • Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
    • Paid parental leave;
    • Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
    • Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
    • Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options;
    • Employee assistance program;
    • 100% employer paid long term disability;
    • Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist;
    • Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
    • Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
    • And so much more
    Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click

    Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
    Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. Part-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.

    01

    Do you you have a high school diploma or GED?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Are you physically capable of lifting up to 30 pounds?
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    Indicate the length of your work experience in a retail, library, or other front line customer service environment:
    • No work experience in a retail, library, or other front line customer service environment.
    • Less than 1 year of work experience in a retail, library, or other front line customer service environment.
    • 1 year but fewer than 2 years of work experience in a retail, library, or other front line customer service environment.
    • 2 years but fewer than 3 years of work experience in a retail, library, or other front line customer service environment.
    • 3 years but fewer than 5 years of work experience in a retail, library, or other front line customer service environment.
    • 5 or more years of work experience in a retail, library, or other front line customer service environment.
    04

    I understand that this position will have a varying schedule, with a minimum of 8 hours per week, and potentially up to 19 hours per week.
    • Yes
    • No
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