Library Service Associate - Walt Branch Library

Job Posting Information

Lincoln City Libraries currently has a part-time (20 hours per week) Library Service Associate position available primarily assigned to the unit of Walt Branch Library (6701 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512). This position is not eligible for insurance benefits. This position is eligible for Holiday Pay and will accrue Vacation and Sick Leave. This position is eligible for the retirement plan after completing six months of employment.

Library Service Associates are front-line staff, providing excellent direct customer service to the public. Tasks include assisting with the checkout of materials, issuing library cards, providing technology assistance, recommending materials to customers, promoting library programs and online resources, assisting with the access and use of library resources, and processing payments on customer accounts. They may also be involved in presenting library programs and assisting at off-site Outreach events.

Scheduled work hours will be assigned and could be during any of the following times: 8 AM-8:05 PM Monday through Thursday, 8 AM-6:05 PM Friday and Saturday, and 11:05 AM-8:05 PM Sunday. This position will prioritize covering the following times: Monday evenings, Tuesdays during the day, Wednesdays any time (including evenings), and all day on Saturdays and Sundays (including evenings). While all positions are assigned to a primary branch or service unit, staff may be assigned to work at any branch location. Hours may be assigned at multiple branches in a single work day.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not currently possess all of the desired/preferential skills, knowledge, and experience listed in the Classification Document (https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/hr/class-and-comp/city-classes/ps4114.pdf (Download PDF reader)). The successful candidate must be able to perform all required job duties and responsibilities, subject to the requirements of The Americans with Disabilities Act.

Lincoln City Libraries is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and is a department of the City of Lincoln. The service area includes the entirety of Lancaster County.

For more information on Lincoln City Libraries, please visit https://lincolnlibraries.org/

For more information on the City of Lincoln, Nebraska, please visit https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/

For more information on Lancaster County, Nebraska, please visit https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for full time (40 hours per week) positions:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. (Note: part-time employees are eligible for pay increases.)

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days. (Note: paid time off for part-time employees is accrued/paid on a prorated basis.)

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! (Note: employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits.)

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $70,000 of Life Insurance

• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans