Part Time Children’s Library Assistant – Evenings and Saturdays

The Corydon Branch of the Harrison County Public Library is seeking an energetic, creative, and kid-friendly individual for the position of Youth Services Assistant.

Qualifications include: a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, dependability, a cooperative attitude, experience with children, and good customer service skills.

Essential Requirements: Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 15 lbs.  Average mobility needed.  Ability to stand, walk, reach, hold, carry, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push and maneuver book carts.

Position Description: Energetic, creative, and kid-friendly person needed to assist Youth Services staff.  Candidate must enjoy working with children, have a positive attitude, and be computer literate.  The Youth Services Assistant will be responsible for cleaning and shelving books, helping patrons, supporting programming staff, assisting in the general upkeep of the Children’s Department, and other tasks as assigned.  Knowledge of youth literature and previous library experience is preferred.  Must have a willingness to learn and to work well with others.  This position is not a desk job.

Hours: 4-16 hours per week during the school year, including 1-2 weekday evenings and 1-2 Saturdays per month.  Up to 24 hours per week, including 2-3 evenings and 2-4 Saturdays, during June and July. Evening and Saturday availability is required.  Must be willing to help substitute for coworkers when required.

A background check is required.

Volunteer Positions

Maintenance Volunteer

Job Title: Maintenance Support

Reports to: Head of Grounds and Maintenance

Job Location: Corydon branch

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: One-time job

Hours: 7:00 am-12 noon

JOB DESCRIPTION: Help with spraying cleaner on the building while the maintenance department power washes the building. Also, keep hoses untangled, hold the ladder, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Able to stand for long periods; able to lift 25Ibs; able to be out in the sun.