Overview
Clerical Assistant Jobs in United States at Association Advisors NJ
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
The Westlink Branch Library located at 8515 Bekemeyer has an opening for a part-time clerk position which includes evening and weekend shifts. To be a successful member of our team you must be customer-focused and have a passion for assisting a wide variety of customers in the use of the library and its programs and services. Candidates should have patience, be courteous and demonstrate empathy during all customer interactions; communicate pleasantly and effectively; and bring creativity and energy to all projects. In addition, you must enjoy interacting directly with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and be adept at understanding the needs of Library customers.
Job Attitudes:
Eager to serve a diverse, dynamic community in a welcoming manner
Customer service focused
Glad to work independently and in team settings
Appreciates routine and order
Loves to constantly learn
Workdays and Hours:
Monday: 11:15am – 8:15pm
Tuesday – Thursday: 4:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Roughly every 3rd Sunday (in rotation): 12:45 PM – 5:15 PM (time will be taken from another shift to compensate)
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation
**Posting may come down at any time**
Examples of Work Performed
Shelves & shelfreads
Staffs the circulation desk, drive-thru, and Automatic Materials Handler
Checks out and in materials
Accepts payments on fees
Places holds on materials
Issues library cards
Checks out computer stations
Releases print jobs
Provides reader’s advisory and reference assistance to all ages
Assists users as needed with their varied technology needs including but not limited to Internet searching and Office products, the Library’s and State Library’s assorted e-resources, copiers, scanners, fax machines, laptops, tablets, e-readers, cell phones, etc.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Requirements of Work
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with other employees and the public
Ability to learn, within a short period of time, office practices and procedures
Ability to write legibly
Ability to learn clerical assignments and develop skill in the operation of office machines within a short period of time
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, and the public
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Ability to perceive pertinent detail in verbal or tabular materials
Ability to observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers and avoid perception errors in arithmetic
Ability to: stand while moving about for up to 8 hours per shift, or stand stationary for up to 2 hours, on carpet, tile or concrete flooring; walk while pushing a loaded book cart weighing up to 250 lbs.; reach, bend, stoop, kneel and squat to arrange materials on shelves; extend arms overhead repetitively to return book, weighing as much as 10 lbs.; repetitively reach across body while handling up to 10 lbs.; and frequently lift to shoulder height, up to 50 lbs. and carry the load up to 5′
Demonstrates a growth mindset and continually learns new information and skills to best serve the public.
Embodies inclusion in all aspects of library service.
Required Experience and Training
Six (6) months of entry level clerical office support work which includes sorting and filing.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
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Title: Clerical Assistant
Company: Association Advisors NJ
Location: United States
