Qureos Mentor

Town of Chapel Hill, NC

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>We are looking to hire 2-3 employees as Summer Library Assistants to provide an outstanding library experience for our community during the library&rsquo;s busiest season. These are part-time, seasonal positions, with candidates working 12-18 hours/week during the months of May-August 2026.</p><p>
Interviews for this position will be held (virtually) in April.</p><ul><li>
Do you enjoy providing top-notch customer service?</li><li>
Do you love connecting people with great books, programs, and services?</li><li>
Does the idea of creating a welcoming atmosphere for our community excite you?</li></ul><p>
The Town of Chapel Hill is a welcoming and safe place for everyone. When we are successful, Chapel Hill will be a place where all people thrive.</p><p>
Who we're looking for:</p><ul><li>
You are friendly, engaging, and optimistic; working with the public is one of your favorite things.</li><li>
You love books and are comfortable recommending all kinds of books to all kinds of people.</li><li>
You are a team player who thinks quickly on your feet.</li><li>
You are comfortable using, troubleshooting, and assisting in the use of computing devices; including desktop, mobile, and emerging technologies.</li></ul><p>
This is a temporary appointment from April 27 &ndash; August 30, 2026. The Town may choose to extend the term of employment beyond Aug 30, 2026.</p><p>
We are also hiring a Part-Time Seasonal Library Assistant for our Youth &amp; Family division. (15-20 hrs/week). If you are interested in being considered for that position, please also apply to that job posting.</p></div><p></p><div><b><br>
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS 3/19/2026. HOWEVER, THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.</b></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Provide outstanding customer service in person, on the phone, and online. Initiate contact with customers, provide helpful, friendly, knowledgeable service, take ownership of completing transactions &amp; resolving problems, communicate effectively.</li><li>
Help people access and discover physical and digital library resources. This includes assisting users with eBooks. Includes sorting, shelving, shifting, shelf reading, and displaying materials.</li><li>
Help people navigate library systems and services. Includes resolving routine problems with equipment or technology, answering questions, making reading / viewing / listening recommendations, giving instructions, and updating database records.</li><li>
Complete other tasks as required.</li></ul><p><b>
Do you supervise or not?</b></p><p>
No.</p><p><b>
What are the physical demands?</b></p><p>
The work is performed sitting, standing, walking, squatting, reaching, and bending. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. May require lifting 10-15 pounds.</p><p><b>
Where and how do you work?</b></p><p>
This work is usually performed inside a busy public library and in an office setting. Requires regular weekend and evening hours.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>What do you need to know to do this job effectively?</b></p><p>
Knowledge of:</p><ul><li>
Town and Library policies and procedures.</li><li>
Library materials and availability.</li><li>
Online resources</li><li>
Patron and item records in library databases</li></ul><p>
Ability to:</p><ul><li>
Positively interact with a diverse clientele.</li><li>
Interpret and communicate library policies and procedures.</li><li>
Accomplish detail-oriented tasks.</li><li>
Use web-based software systems</li><li>
Use Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or similar tools</li><li>
Solve problems and make sound decisions</li><li>
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and customers</li><li>
Communicate effectively orally and in writing</li><li>
Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT</li></ul><p><b>
What is education and/or experience do you need to be considered for this job?</b></p><p>
Education:</p><p>
A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.</p><p>
Experience:</p><p>
A minimum of 1 year of experience in a customer service environment is required. Library or bookstore experience preferred.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>What are the safety considerations for this job?</b></p><ul><li>
You may be randomly drug tested while on the job.</li><li>
You will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.</li></ul><p><b>
Here is other information you should know about the position:</b></p><p>
A valid NC driver&rsquo;s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Part-Time Seasonal Library Assistant – Adult Services

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Part-Time Seasonal Library Assistant – Adult Services