Outreach and Courier Assistant

Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

Summary

This position is responsible for inter-library courier deliveries, pick up and drop off at outreach locations, and delivery of library materials to community members unable to visit the library due to illness or disability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Selects books and audiovisual materials of interest to distribute to homebound patrons.

Makes visits to nursing and assisted care homes, as well as homebound patrons.

Delivers materials to patrons enrolled in homebound program on a regular basis and retrieves materials from previous delivery.

May conduct initial interviews with residents to determine reading interests.

Registers residents for library cards.

Checks out, and places reserves on library items.

Facilitates library programs for nursing and assisted care homes.

Makes programming and material purchase recommendations for seniors and homebound services.

Maintains statistics of senior and homebound services.

Runs weekly courier routes to Stone County Library branches and outreach location

Works regular shifts at the circulation desk and assists with shelving and other related activities, as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The candidate must have great customer service skills, excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, able to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours, and be dependable and responsible.

Qualified employee must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license. Mileage will be paid at the library per diem rate.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies, procedures, and instructional manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Evergreen Integrated Library System, Email, and Internet Searching abilities.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.

SCL is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person