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County Library Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Clinic Case Manager

Portland, OR ยท On-site

$25/hr

We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver ... libraries, DHS offices, health fairs, schools, home visits, and community events. This role serves ...

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We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver ... libraries, DHS offices, health fairs, schools, home visits, and community events. This role serves ...

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Mechanical Estimator

Portland, OR ยท Hybrid

$40 - $60/hr

Support benchmarking, pricing research, and cost data library updates * Assist with cost ... county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and ...

Mechanical Estimator

Portland, OR ยท Hybrid

$40 - $60/hr

Support benchmarking, pricing research, and cost data library updates * Assist with cost ... county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and ...

Marketing Manager 1

Gresham, OR ยท Hybrid

$105K - $124K/yr

... library, including archiving, fixing errors, broken links, etc. Acts as a leader within the CPS ... Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San ...

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How much do county library jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for county library in Portland, OR is $16.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $18.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a county library?

A county library is a public library system that serves residents within a specific county. These libraries provide access to books, digital resources, educational programs, and community events for people of all ages. County libraries are typically funded by local government and may operate multiple branches throughout the county to ensure that library services are accessible to everyone. They play a crucial role in promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement.

What is the difference between County Library vs Library Technician?

AspectCounty LibraryLibrary Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require a bachelor's degreeHigh school diploma; some roles may require associate degree or certification
Work EnvironmentPublic library branches, community centersPublic or school libraries, administrative offices
Employer & Industry UsagePublic library systems, government agenciesLibraries, educational institutions, archives
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level roles in librariesOften compared for support roles assisting librarians

County Library staff typically hold a range of credentials from high school diplomas to college degrees, working in public library branches serving communities. Library Technicians usually have similar educational backgrounds and assist librarians with daily operations. While both roles work in library environments, County Library staff may include a broader range of positions, whereas Library Technicians focus on technical and support tasks.

What are some common challenges faced by staff working in a county library, and how can they be addressed?

Staff in a county library often encounter challenges such as managing diverse patron needs, staying up-to-date with evolving technology, and ensuring the availability of resources for a wide community. Balancing customer service with administrative responsibilities can also be demanding, especially during busy periods. These challenges can be addressed through ongoing professional development, effective communication within the team, and leveraging community partnerships to enhance programming and resource sharing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a County Library employee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a County Library employee, you need strong organizational skills, customer service abilities, and typically a degree in library science or relevant experience. Familiarity with library management systems, digital cataloging tools, and information databases is essential. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and adaptability help you engage with diverse patrons and support community needs. These skills ensure efficient library operations, positive patron experiences, and the effective delivery of library services.
What cities near Portland, OR are hiring for County Library jobs? Cities near Portland, OR with the most County Library job openings:
Infographic showing various County Library job openings in Portland, OR as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,712 per year, or $16.7 per hour.
Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) SUPPORT STAFF (David Douglas SD)

Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) SUPPORT STAFF (David Douglas SD)

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

Portland, OR โ€ข On-site

$16.83/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post hasย expired 1 day ago.ย Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Description

POSITION: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) SUPPORT STAFF (David Douglas SD)

JOB CLASS/GRADE: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Hourly/ On-Call without Benefits ย 

FLSA; EEO; WC: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Non-Exempt; Administrative Support Workers; 8864

WAGE: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Starting at $16.83 per hour based on experience

LOCATIONS:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย David Douglas High School- 1001 SE 135th Ave Portland 97233

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Earl Boyles Elementary School-10822 SE Bush St, Portland 97266

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Gilbert Heights Elementary School- 12839 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland 97236

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Gilbert Park Elementary School- 13132 SE Ramona St. Portland, 97236

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Lincoln Park Elementary School- 13200 SE Lincoln St, Portland 97233

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Menlo Park Elementary School- 12900 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97230

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Mill Park Elementary School- 1900 SE 117th Ave ย ย ย Portland, OR 97216

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Ventura Park Elementary School - 145 SE 117th Ave ย ย ย Portland, OR 97216 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Hourly; On Call without Benefits

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: ย ย ย Multiple

APPLY AT: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย www.irco.orgย 

STATUS: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย On-call/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S): ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย SUN Community Schools

SECTOR: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย School Basedย 

REQUIREMENTS: Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department of Education.ย 


This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.


Program Summary SUN Community Schools is a Multnomah County initiative that aligns community partners and resources to help reduce barriers that keep students from being successful in school and in life. Within each SUN Community School, the collective efforts of the school community, youth, parents, local businesses, faith communities, libraries, school districts and community organizations create a network to offer programs and activities to uplift students' academic engagement & social-emotional development, meaningful family engagement, and resource navigation to access available community resources.


Position Summary Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools are a school-based service delivery model that provides a comprehensive set of services to the school communities we serve. IRCO's SUN Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support the students' education and family stability. SUN SUPPORT STAFF work with the SUN Site Manager to facilitate and run programs like after school classes, parent workshops, school events, and more. Programs are in-person, located at school sites around outer N/NE/SE Portland. ย 


Essential Functions

  • Be able to follow all school district and IRCO safety protocols related to working with youth in school communities.
  • Treat youth and fellow staff respectfully while executing classroom management and adhering to school rules.
  • Create, develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for youth enrichment classes, examples include art, sports, cooking, science, music, writing, etc.ย 
  • Record and report accurate attendance to SUN Manager.
  • Encourage and assist youth with homework.
  • Provide culturally responsive communication, outreach and engagement with students and families.
  • Communicate effectively with SUN Site Manager and parents about student's success, concerns, or questions.
  • Support at school family nights, special events and grade promotion events, as needed.
  • Be a consistent and reliable staff member during the entire session of extended day/after school programming. Sessions run in eight-to-ten-week intervals with off weeks in-between each session.
  • Effectively communicate work availability and absences (in advance, when possible).
  • Attend all SUN staff meetings and session orientations.
  • Effectively work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
  • Understand the role of "mandatory reporter" and communicate any concerns related to student safety to the SUN Manager in a timely manner.

Secondary Functions

  • An ability to develop culturally responsive and respectful relationships with students, their families and all community members we serve.
  • Ability to use good judgment when working with youth in a school setting.
  • Experience working in or delivering services in a school setting.
  • Actively work to disrupt racism and systematic oppression through inclusive program practice and implementation.
  • Utilize bilingual skills to support culturally specific communication to students, families and clients in their preferred language, when possible.
  • Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills annually.

Requirements

ย ย Education & Experience

  • Must be 18 years or older and be able to pass an extensive background check.ย 
  • A High School degree or equivalent is preferred. Experience in the field may be considered as equivalent.
  • Experience working directly with youth in groups of 15 or more is preferred.
  • Experience planning and implementing lesson plans, classroom management and student behavior management preferred.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

  • School setting job, no hybrid work available
  • Positions require some analysis of problems or decision-making ability
  • Work under close supervision
  • A well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles
  • Stable work schedule with no fluctuations

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.


What We Offer:

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package to our staff:

  • Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
  • Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
  • Work that helps your communityย 
  • 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per yearย 
  • 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vestingย 
  • 3% match for student loans or college savingsย 
  • 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
  • Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
  • Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insuranceย 
  • Flexible spending account

Required Engagementย Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. ย This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO's mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.ย 


How To Apply

  1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment. ย 
  2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers. ย 
  3. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO's main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application.ย 


IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.ย