Jobs

Posted 2 March 2010

Public Services Specialist
Walla Walla Public Library

Deadline: 26 March

CITY OF WALLA WALLA WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
PUBLIC SERVICES SPECIALIST
(Part-time 20 hours/week)

                                                                                                                                                                Opening Date:   Monday, March 1, 2010
                                                                                                                                     Closing Date:    Monday, March 15, 2010
Salary Range:  $21.43 – $27.35/hr                                                                                   

BASIC FUNCTION:  Under the direction of the Director-Library Services, perform professional librarian duties; maintain, evaluate, select, and order print and non-print materials for adult fiction of the City's Public Library collection; plan organize and schedule reference; assist and instruct patrons in reference questions and library techniques.  Plan, organize and schedule Young People’s programs and functions and participate in public services of the Adult and Young People’s services section of the Library. Public Services Specialist will provide programming and public services to all ages but be responsible for purchasing only within assigned areas of the collection.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:   Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree is desirable in elementary education, early childhood development, liberal arts field and two years responsible professional experience in libraries.  Must be computer literate and possess strong customer service skills.  Must possess a driver’s license.  The ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

APPLICATION:  Completed City application and resume is required to apply.  Complete job description and application are available on-line at www.ci.walla-walla.wa.us under the Employment Opportunities tab.

HOURS OF WORK:  20 hour work week Monday - Thursday with one evening and occasional Saturdays.

THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN,
GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES