CIRCULATION ASSISTANT - RFT

Do you like helping people? Do you like interacting with a variety of people and sharing information? Keep reading! Do you want to work with a team of great people in service to a diverse community? The St. Louis Public Library’s Carpenter Branch is seeking a circulation assistant. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team. 

Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis. This position needs someone who is comfortable working with the public and is enthusiastic, patient and committed to providing excellent customer service. 

In this role you will:

• Assist customers with library card registration and checking out and returning materials.

• Assist in preparation, delivery and receipt of Library materials; receive payment from customers.

• Provide assistance to customers with Library equipment.

• Restock and shelve materials as necessary.

• Assist in opening and closing the location.

You will need to be:

• Friendly, patient and able to multitask while assisting customers.

• Organized, detail-oriented and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.

• Capable of effectively providing information and responding to questions from customers and staff.

• Flexible, positive and willing to work with staff and colleagues to successfully overcome challenges.
  
  

You will need to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 

• Previous customer service experience preferred. 

• Strong communication and organization skills.

• Comfort with using and learning new technology as the Library continues to evolve.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary starting at $15.82/hour

• Medical, dental and life insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays and sick days

• Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

• Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses

• Professional development

Hours for this position are:

Wednesday from 9:45am - 8:15pm, Thursday from 10:00am - 8:15pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:45am - 5:15pm, and Sundays from 12:45pm - 5:15pm. Hours subject to change.

About Carpenter Library:

• A Carnegie Library originally built in 1927, Carpenter Library has been renovated and expanded at its original location

• Offers public services on one floor

• Dedicated youth area for children and teens

• Spaces include a computer lab, auditorium, 4 quiet rooms, and mezzanine area

About the neighborhood:

Carpenter Library has been serving south-city residents for over 99 years. The branch is located at the end of the South Grand ‘international district’ and serves a diverse population, including the neighborhoods of Tower Grove East, Tower Grove South, Benton Park, Benton Park West, and Dutchtown. 

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org/employment and submit your cover letter and resume with your application. Thank you!