Librarian

$21.30 per hour | Free Meals!

Era Living is seeking a part time Librarian to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment team located in our University House Wallingford Community, Seattle, WA. This position is about two shifts (of 4 hours each) per week.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start
Double pay for holidays worked
1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity bonuses
Employee discount programs
Pre-tax election commuter benefits

Primary Responsibilities:
The Librarian maintains a safe and organized library, oversees the addition of books to, and retirement of books from, the library and meets with residents on a regular basis to discuss the library’s needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Purchases new books monthly as required; weeds outdated or unused materials regularly
Catalogs collection
Promotes the library and its services to residents and family members
Reviews any donated materials to assess the need and/or, suitability for the library
Provides technology help to residents
Leads Library Committee meetings
Writes content and maintains the UHS Library Blog
Writes articles for the UHS Highlights newsletter
Serves as liaison between Resident Library Committee and Life Enrichment department
Partners with the Life Enrichment Director (LED) to recruit and train UHS/UW partnership MLIS student librarian

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to learn established systems and apply that knowledge

• Ability to use MS Office Suite
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS and State background check required

Education and Experience:

• High-school diploma or GED, required
• One-year college coursework in library science or equivalent education and experience.
• Must be enrolled or have previously been enrolled in the MLIS student program at the University of Washington.

About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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