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<span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:700">JOB POSTING</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:700">Library Assistant</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:400">The Eaton Rapids Area District Library (ERADL) is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to help
</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400">provide access to resources and experiences so that the Eaton Rapids community will be transformed with knowledge and innovation.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:700">Position:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:400"> Library Assistant</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:700">Job Description: </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:400">Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, typical duties may include, but are not limited to:</span></p>
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<span>Coordinating volunteers</span></p>
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<span>Compiling local history resources</span></p>
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<span>Creating displays throughout the building</span></p>
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<span>Processing InterLibrary Loan requests</span></p>
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<span>Planning, organizing and executing library programs and activities designed for children grades 4-12, including the Summer Reading Program</span></p>
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<span>Delivering reference, information and reader’s advisory services for library patrons of all ages</span></p>
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<span>Assisting patrons in use of computers and other library technology</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:700">Qualifications:</span></p>
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<span>Requires a high school diploma</span></p>
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<span>Experience working with tweens and teens is preferred</span></p>
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<span>Excellent oral and written communication skills</span></p>
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<span>Strong commitment to public service excellence</span></p>
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<span>Self-motivated, creative, enthusiastic, flexible and dependable</span></p>
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<span>Proficient in using computers and the Internet</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:700">Hours:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:400"> Part-time, 25-26 hours per week, including regularly scheduled evenings
and weekends.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:700">Salary/Benefits:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:400"> Hourly wage starting at $10.75. Pro-rated paid time off
and some paid holidays. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:700">To Apply:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:400"> Email cover letter, resume and writing sample (see below) to the
Library Director, Anna Curtis, at acurtis@eradl.org. Applications received by 5:00 pm Friday, May 7, 2021 will be given first consideration.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:700">Writing Sample:
</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:400">In one paragraph, write a program description for a tween or teen program of your choice as it might appear on the Library’s Facebook page or in the local paper.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:400">The Eaton Rapids Area District Library is an equal opportunity employer</span></p>
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