Great River Regional Library
Great River Regional Library is hiring: St. Cloud Library Aide in St Cloud
Great River Regional Library, St Cloud, MN, US
Salary: $12.84 - $13.82 Hourly
Location : St. Cloud, MN
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2025-00037
Department: Circulation
Opening Date: 10/30/2025
Closing Date: 11/13/2025 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: None
Total Weekly Hours: 23.75
Weekly Schedule: WEEK 1 - MON 1p-7p, TUES 2p-6p, WEDS 2p-6p, THURS 1p-6:45p, SAT 830a-1230p___WEEK 2 - MON 1p-7p, TUES 2p-6p, WEDS 2p-6p, THURS 1p-6:45, FRI 1p-5p
Job Description
The St. Cloud Library Aide packs and unpacks library materials to be distributed to GRRL sites and handles incoming St. Cloud materials to make them available to patrons.
The following are the regular duties for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned based on the needs of GRRL.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience: None required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A successful candidate will have:
Complexity of Work: Basic
Budget Responsibility: None
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Supervision Received: Direct
Scope of Relationships (internal): Contact with GRRL staff to share information
Scope of Relationships (external): Minimal external contacts. This is a non-public service position. May respond to general inquiries from patrons, but refers patrons who need professional assistance to patron services staff.
Additional Information
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
GRRL is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
We seek to foster an environment of inclusion where all employees are treated respectfully and are valued for their strengths. Our work is guided by our values of providing exceptional customer service, being forward thinking and having a community focus that serves patrons from all socioeconomic, educational, literacy, and cultural backgrounds.
GRRL is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. GRRL will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with GRRL.
Benefits of working at the Library:
01
I understand that any information about myself that I provide during the application process will be used to identify me as an applicant and to assess my qualifications for employment. I am not legally required to provide any of the information on the application. However, I understand my application may not be considered if it is incomplete.
(Please refer to the Applicant Data Practices Advisory under the Menu in the upper left corner for guidance regarding how your application information will be used, the consequences of providing or not providing your information, and more.)
I also understand that answers to the supplemental questions will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Answers that are incomplete, vague, or not supported by the application may result in an application not being given further consideration.
02
Are you at least 16 years old?
03
Can you work the posted schedule?
04
If not, please describe your general availability and any recurring commitments that might impact your work schedule.
05
Can you work the position on a year round basis?
06
Which of the following best describes your experience with computers?
07
Please select which of the following skills you have training or experience in (select all that apply).
08
Describe how and where you used the skills selected above. Please be specific, include details for each item selected.
09
If you are a veteran, do you wish to claim veteran's preference for this recruitment process?
Please refer to Claiming Veteran's Preference under the Menu in the upper left corner for guidance.
Note: to receive veteran's preference, you must:
(1) Respond "Yes" to this question.
(2) Meet the requirements specified in Minnesota Statutes
(3) Provide documentation before the posting close date and time to verify your eligibility for veteran's preference
Required Question
Location : St. Cloud, MN
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2025-00037
Department: Circulation
Opening Date: 10/30/2025
Closing Date: 11/13/2025 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: None
Total Weekly Hours: 23.75
Weekly Schedule: WEEK 1 - MON 1p-7p, TUES 2p-6p, WEDS 2p-6p, THURS 1p-6:45p, SAT 830a-1230p___WEEK 2 - MON 1p-7p, TUES 2p-6p, WEDS 2p-6p, THURS 1p-6:45, FRI 1p-5p
Job Description
The St. Cloud Library Aide packs and unpacks library materials to be distributed to GRRL sites and handles incoming St. Cloud materials to make them available to patrons.
The following are the regular duties for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned based on the needs of GRRL.
- Check in library materials using computer.
- Empty book drop.
- Pack and unpack library materials for delivery.
- Shelve library materials in proper order.
- Check that library materials are in good condition.
- Find library materials from shelves for patron requests.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience: None required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to file material in alphabetical and numerical order
- Must be age 16 or older
- Occasionally operates office and library equipment
- Frequently positions self to shelve materials from ground level to over 6 feet high
- Frequently moves around the library building
- Frequently moves library books and materials up to 10 pounds
- Occasionally moves bags of library materials up to 50 pounds
- Frequently moves carts loaded with library materials
A successful candidate will have:
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
- Organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
- Ability to self-direct and work as a team member
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions
- Ability to foster positive working relationships and an inclusive workplace
- A desire to learn and develop skills and abilities
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes
Complexity of Work: Basic
Budget Responsibility: None
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Supervision Received: Direct
Scope of Relationships (internal): Contact with GRRL staff to share information
Scope of Relationships (external): Minimal external contacts. This is a non-public service position. May respond to general inquiries from patrons, but refers patrons who need professional assistance to patron services staff.
Additional Information
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
GRRL is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
We seek to foster an environment of inclusion where all employees are treated respectfully and are valued for their strengths. Our work is guided by our values of providing exceptional customer service, being forward thinking and having a community focus that serves patrons from all socioeconomic, educational, literacy, and cultural backgrounds.
GRRL is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. GRRL will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with GRRL.
Benefits of working at the Library:
- Working at a public library is meaningful and directly impacts the lives of people in our community.
- The library is a trusted place for information at a time when this is hard to find.
- We actively promote lifelong learning and provide numerous training and development opportunities to develop your skills and interests.
- You will enjoy 11 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and generous Paid Time Off.
- If you work 30 hours or more the library pays your premium for Single Medical Coverage.
- Eligible staff participate in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) defined benefit plan for retirement.
- We have an engaged and passionate workforce with the opportunity to be part of various teams and work groups.
01
I understand that any information about myself that I provide during the application process will be used to identify me as an applicant and to assess my qualifications for employment. I am not legally required to provide any of the information on the application. However, I understand my application may not be considered if it is incomplete.
(Please refer to the Applicant Data Practices Advisory under the Menu in the upper left corner for guidance regarding how your application information will be used, the consequences of providing or not providing your information, and more.)
I also understand that answers to the supplemental questions will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Answers that are incomplete, vague, or not supported by the application may result in an application not being given further consideration.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you at least 16 years old?
- Yes
- No
03
Can you work the posted schedule?
- Yes
- No
04
If not, please describe your general availability and any recurring commitments that might impact your work schedule.
05
Can you work the position on a year round basis?
- Yes
- No
06
Which of the following best describes your experience with computers?
- No experience with computers
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
07
Please select which of the following skills you have training or experience in (select all that apply).
- Putting materials in numerical or alphabetical order
- Scanning items with a barcode
- Making areas look neat and appealing
- Looking for items to fill order
- Working on a team
- Following procedures
- Paying close attention to detail
- Checking items for quality or damage
- Packing/ Unpacking items
- Working Independently
08
Describe how and where you used the skills selected above. Please be specific, include details for each item selected.
09
If you are a veteran, do you wish to claim veteran's preference for this recruitment process?
Please refer to Claiming Veteran's Preference under the Menu in the upper left corner for guidance.
Note: to receive veteran's preference, you must:
(1) Respond "Yes" to this question.
(2) Meet the requirements specified in Minnesota Statutes
(3) Provide documentation before the posting close date and time to verify your eligibility for veteran's preference
- Yes
- No
Required Question