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Employment Opportunity: Assistant Librarian, Arthur Johnson Memorial Library (Raton)

Arthur Johnson Memorial Library (City of Raton) is hiring an Assistant Librarian.

Closing: September 13, 2024 5:00 PM

Position classification is full-time administrative with benefits. Applicant shall include a summary of relevant job experience, education and qualifications. The salary range is $14.00 to $15.00 an hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The City of Raton is an Equal Opportunity Employer with excellent benefits and retirement package.

For more information contact HR Director at (575) 445-9551 or cparker@cityofraton.com.

For full details and to apply visit: City of Raton Job Opportunities

General Statement of Duties:

The Assistant Librarian position is to be proficient in assisting patrons, computer services, processing and maintenance of materials and collection, and following library procedures set up by the Library Director.

Description of Tasks to be Performed:

This position includes but is not limited to:

Provide friendly and courteous assistance to the public.
Instruct library users in the basic use of equipment such as computers, microform readers, audiovisual equipment, photo copier, printer, fax machine and scanner.
Open, sorts and distributes incoming mail and deliveries.
Performs processing, removal, and distribution of library materials.
Collects and records simple statistical information.
Experience in use of various office machines and equipment
Availability to work evening and weekend shifts.
Ability to help supervise staff members.
Assist the Director with special projects, reports, and general clerical office support.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent, combination of education and experience.
Ability to effectively serve the needs of patrons
Have excellent oral, written and telephone communication skills.
Ability to learn job and work independently
Ability to receive supervision
Ability to perform detailed tasks quickly and accurately is essential
Apply organizational and time management skills to tasks assigned
Must have typing and computer skills including (Publisher, Internet, E-mail, etc.)
Must be proficient in spreadsheets and word-processing software (Excel, Access, Word)
Supervisory and/or customer service experience of 3 years
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

An official City of Raton application must be completed and submitted to Cyndi Parker, Human Resources Director of the City of Raton, Post Office Box 910, Raton, New Mexico 87740. Resumes and qualification support information will be accepted but only with an application.

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