Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Classified Ad Title:
Customer Service Associate - Warren-Trumbull County Public Library

Post Date
2/25/2025

Expiration Date
3/25/2025

Details:
Customer Service Assistant (Howland)

Branch Library Services---

The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library is currently seeking to fill a Part-Time Customer Service Assistant position to join our team at the Howland Library location and contribute to our mission of promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement. As a Part-Time Customer Service Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional service to our customers. You will assist library visitors with their information needs, help them access resources, and create a positive and welcoming atmosphere within the library.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Participates in routine public service by circulating materials to customers, which includes checking materials in and out, placing holds, registering borrowers, collecting fines and fees.

· Provides basic reference and reader’s advisory service to customers of all ages.

· Assists in branch operations - opens and closes the circulation desk and/or building, counts money and balances cash register, plans and sets up displays and/or bulletin boards, sorts and shelves materials, reads shelves, etc.

· Performs clerical tasks related to processing Search Ohio and other ILL’s to include searching lists, checking in, and labeling materials.

· Answers the telephone, responds to inquiries and directs calls, uses public address system (in locations where applicable).

· Attends to public use photocopiers – adds paper, assists customers with machine problems, contacts supervisor regarding service needs.

· Assists users with public computers and online catalog terminals. Troubleshoots minor hardware/software issues; opens help desk tickets and elevates calls for technical service as appropriate.

· Able to assist customers with downloading electronic resources onto a variety of devices.

· Provides users with general information about library services, directing them to other departments or Branch libraries as appropriate.

· Applies library policies to be consistent with circulation procedures in public service situations.

· Assists Youth Services Librarian with signups for story time and other programs; processes reading logs and incentives for reading programs.

· Handles returned mail. Mails appropriate policy forms with library cards. Enters customer registration data into computer. Maintains application files.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent. Strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and library software. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Interest in and knowledge of books, literature, and library services is a plus. Experience working in a library or similar customer service role is preferred but not required.

Position is part-time (20 hours/week). Work schedule will include some evenings and weekends. $14.24 hourly rate. Please refer to the Core Competencies for Library Staff on the library’s website, www.wtcpl.org.

BENEFITS

· Retirement Plan: OPERS- Mandatory 10% employee contribution, 14% employer contribution

· 13 Paid Holidays

· PTO Plan

· Employee Assistance Program

· Continuing education opportunities

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references when applying online. Apply online directly through the Library’s careers website, https://wtcpl.bamboohr.com/careers.

Position will be open until filled.


Website:
https://wtcpl.bamboohr.com/careers