SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK LIBRARY is hiring: Part-Time Clerk/Passport Agent — LaGran

Overview

LaGrange Association Library, located in bucolic Dutchess County, has an immediate part-time opening for an enthusiastic, friendly, customer-service oriented individual to join our team as a part-time Library Clerk and Passport Agent.

Responsibilities

• greeting patrons as they enter the Library
• checking materials in and out for patrons at the front desk
• answering the phone and directing calls appropriately
• assisting library users in person and via telephone with information requests
• providing library users with reader’s advisory services
• assisting library users with basic computer usage, printing, faxing, and copying
• explaining and enforcing library policies and procedures with patrons as needed
• keeping shelves tidy, shelving books, shelf reading as assigned
• other projects as assigned
• paid online training to become a Passport Agent, including duties that involve processing new passport applications by carefully checking personal documents and taking passport photos

Schedule and Compensation

This position is 16 hours per week, including one evening, plus 2 Saturdays per month. Salary is $16.00 per hour with paid sick, vacation, personal days, and holidays; retirement savings plan; Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED or higher, United States Citizenship (mandatory for Passport Agents), excellent customer service and communication skills, basic computer proficiency, the ability to multi-task, and the physical ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and lift up to 40 pounds. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with the public, have a good sense of humor, have an interest in reading and movies, be able to function independently and as part of a busy library team. Prior library experience is a plus.

How to Apply

To apply: Please email a meaningful cover letter, resume, and 2 professional references to Lisa Sassi, Head of Circulation, at lsassi@laglib.org and indicate “Clerk” in the subject line.