Cornerstone OnDemand is hiring : Part time Library Assistant - Various Locations

Overview

Wake County Public Libraries is looking for part-time Library Assistants for three of our library locations!

Do you love working with the public and want a great work environment? Apply today to join the Wake County Public Library team as a part-time Library Assistant. Work in your community to give great customer service and share your love of books, reading, and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Work on a public service desk to answer questions, check books out, and issue library cards
• Help patrons with informational and reading needs
• Assist Library Manager with library operational duties
• Assist Librarians with program set-up and / or program delivery
• Assist with making creative book displays

Locations and Schedule

• Community Libraries
• Fuquay-Varina Community Library — 271 Bramblehill Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
• Zebulon Community Library — 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597
• Regional Libraries
• East Regional Library — 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC 27545
• Schedule (examples vary by location):
• 20 hours a week, every third weekend (8 hour shift Saturday, 5 hour shift Sunday) and one night a week
• 20 hours a week, every other weekend (8 hour shift Saturday, 5 hour shift Sunday) and one night a week
• 20 hours per week, two nights per week, two morning shifts and every other weekend
• Please note that Library Assistants hired into these positions must have a strong interest and willingness to learn children's programming
• Part-time Library Assistants generally work a combination of morning, afternoon, and evening hours with a regular Saturday and Sunday rotation (may vary by location)

Posting URL: Please apply via the Wake County job portal.

About This Position

Location : East Regional Library, Knightdale, NC 27545

Employment Type : Regular

Work Schedule : 20 hrs per week, combo days, evenings, and regular weekend rotation

Hiring Range : 24.72 - 29.36

Market Range : 24.72 - 29.36

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date : 7:00 pm on 9/5/2025

Qualifications

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Associate's degree
• No specific experience required
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Public Library experience working on a service desk
• Customer Service or Bookstore experience
• Experience working directly with children, for some locations
• For some locations, Spanish-language skills desired

What Makes You Stand Out

• Enjoys working with people and excels at providing customer service
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and maintains a professional, respectful demeanor
• Is detail-oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and adapts well to change
• Has great technology skills (e.g., Internet searching, MS Office Word / Excel), and learns new technologies quickly
• Possesses a good working knowledge of reading trends for adults and youth, and has the ability to recommend books

Policy and Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Statement: Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Background Check Statement: Position may require a background check that may include criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. A record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration unless required by state law. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Emergency Service Worker Statement: In the event of an emergency, participation in preparedness and response operations may be required, including temporary reassignment and training.