Temporary Summer Assistant – Mobile Services

Description

This is one of thirteen Temporary Summer Assistants for which we are currently hiring. Should you choose to apply, you will have the opportunity to indicate which (or all) of the other positions that interest you.

The temporary summer assistant role is a 10-week, 20-hours per week temporary position. This position will be from May 20 – July 26 with the following adjustable weekly schedule to accommodate Outreach events: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and sometimes Saturdays for 20 hours/week. Orientation will take place from 10 am – 2 pm on the first three days of employment at the Central Library (14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105). The compensation for this position is 16.44 per hour.

The Mobile Services Summer Assistant will support the Mobile Services Team mission in delivering the Library to patrons in the community. The Mobile Services Summer Assistant will increase public access to materials and resources by reducing barriers through use of the Bookmobile at outreach events and routine stops.  

• Assist with bringing library services to underserved populations through Bookmobile Services. Assist in promoting summer reading, programming, library checkout and other activities at recurring bookmobile stops and outreach events.  
• Assist with delivery services as well as promotion of summer reading, programming, and activities at Books to Go sites, Lobby Stop sites, and Pop in at the Park sites. 
• Assist with daily operations of Mobile Services. 

 Job Duties And Responsibilities 

• Encourage patrons of all ages to participate in the summer reading program. This includes, but is not limited to, in-person engagement, registering through an online platform, and redeeming prizes in the library, in the community, and online. 
• Work alongside Mobile Services staff to setup and breakdown Bookmobile stops, outreach events, Books to Go, Lobby Stops, and Pop in at the Park sites. 
• Provide information and resources at bookmobile stops and outreach events that increase awareness of the Kansas City Public Library and connect patrons of all ages to relevant library programs and services.  
• Assist Mobile Services staff in keeping track of statistics, maintaining accurate records and entering Summer Reading Program data onto the platform.  
• Share community resources and information with the public at Mobile services outreach stops and events and connect patrons of all ages to relevant library programs and services. 
• Maintaining patron privacy and library standards while using Workflows to check out items to patrons  
• Work alongside Mobile Services staff to run returned items through the AMH (Automated Materials Handler) from Bookmobile stops, Books to Go sites, and Lobby Stop sites. Assist Mobile Services staff with condition checking items and shelving returned materials to their proper locations. 
• Participate in regular check-ins with supervisors; team meetings and relevant committees 

Requirements

• Ability to drive self to and from events when needed  
• Ability to work outside for an extended period of time during outreach events. 
• Ability to meet and serve the public, working effectively with patrons.  
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and the public. 
• Basic computer skills with a willingness to learn and keep current with emerging technologies. 
• Ability to speak and understand English is required. Additional consideration may be given to individuals that are fluent in any non-English languages spoken in the Kansas City area including Somali, Swahili, Spanish, Arabic, French, Dari, Pashto, and Vietnamese.? 
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.  
• Ability to be comfortable working in a tight space on the Bookmobile  
• Experience and or interest in learning more about the diverse community in the Kansas City area 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience working/volunteering with marginalized community members and children  
• Community outreach and engagement  
• Previous experience working in libraries  
• Fluency in different languages  

How to Apply

Please apply for this position through our web application system. Kansas City Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.