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Outreach Assistant
Location:
Livingston, LA
Description:
Location: Main Branch - Livingston, LA Schedule: 7:30am - 5:30pm (Monday - Thursday); May include periodic Outreach events in the evenings and weekends. The Outreach Assistant works with the Outreach Coordinator to provide library materials and services as part of the library's Outreach Department. The Outreach Department serves those parish residents who are unable to visit a physical library branch. The Outreach Assistant must be outgoing, self-motivated individual comfortable working with both adults and children. He or she must be able to follow instructions, must possess good time management skills, must work independently when needed, and must be able to handle a fast paced daily schedule. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Drives the bookmobile and perform pre- and post-trip inspections (tires, fuel, etc.) Work with manager as a backup when needed to keep maintenance schedule for bookmobile (cleaning, oil changes, repairs, etc.). Help keep vehicle clean inside and outside. Help patrons find materials, check materials out to patrons, check in materials returned by patrons. Promote library programs promote new and existing library resources and services for the branches Be comfortable in dealing with all aspects of the public in many different community settings Excellent oral and written communication skills The ability to interact with patrons and co-workers using courtesy and good judgement Prepare bookmarks and other visual aids for outreach use Must be able to pass the state background check in order to enter daycares Must be able to work various sifts depending upon needs of the department, including evenings and weekends Assist patrons in materials selection, including reader's advisory services and patron requests. Help plan and execute programs for outreach patrons, including by not limited to crafts, storytimes, and other events for both children and adults. Help Outreach Coordinator coordinate summer reading program at outreach facilities. Re-shelve outreach materials. Help Outreach Coordinator transfer materials between the Outreach Vehicle (bookmobile) and library branches. Help Outreach Coordinator develop seasonal bookmobile route. Hand deliver materials to home bound or disabled patrons. Other duties as assigned. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements Minimum: 1 year experience in a library environment. Advanced skill with technological devices. (Tablets, Smartphones, Apps) Must have and maintain a clear driving record. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hand and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Driving library vehicle to multiple locations within the parish. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds including but not limited to loaded book carts. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. _____________________________________________________________________________________ This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each job duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Company:
Livingston Parish Library
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Outreach Assistant is a Clerical Assistant Job at Livingston Parish Library located in Livingston LA. Find other listings like Outreach Assistant by searching Oodle for Clerical Assistant Jobs.
Outreach Assistant is a Clerical Assistant Job at Livingston Parish Library located in Livingston LA. Find other listings like Outreach Assistant by searching Oodle for Clerical Assistant Jobs.