Library Assistant Pt Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $21.72 - $30.41 Hourly
Location : PVPL 7401 Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, AZ
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 00996
Department: LIBRARY
Division: CIRCULATION
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
Description
The Town of Prescott Valley invites you to apply for the position of Library Assistant - PT
The Town of Prescott Valley is seeking a Library Assistant - PT to provide support to the Circulation Department and provide exemplary customer service to members of the public. If you have a desire to serve the community, we encourage you to apply.
Examples of Duties
IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL:

• Guide library users in locating physical and digital materials across the library collection. Provide basic reference assistance, reader's advisory, and technology support for devices, eBooks, online databases, and public computer stations.
• Deliver friendly, proactive service to diverse internal and external patrons. Respond to and resolve service-related issues, interpret library policies with professionalism and elevate complex matters to supervisory staff when appropriate.
• Staff the service desk to perform check-in/check-out, register new library users, process fines and fees, place holds, and maintain accurate patron records using the integrated library system (ILS). Take payments for balances due on patron accounts and for bookstore sales.
• Maintain the organization and visual appeal of library collections. Shelve materials accurately, conduct shelf-reading, and assist in special collections projects or displays as needed.
• Promote a safe and respectful library environment by recognizing and addressing inappropriate behavior in accordance with library policies, and by promptly reporting incidents when needed.

Typical Qualification
REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer service or similar function of any combined education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the job.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• This position will work 20 hours per week and include Saturdays.

COMPENSATION:
PT Employees are not eligible for our full benefit package, however they do earn general leave at a prorated amount each paycheck and will participate in Arizona State Retirement System.

• The expected hiring range is $21.72-$22.80.
• The full hourly range is $21.72-$30.41.

Closing Date: June 24th at 5pm
Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
Supplemental Information
The Town of Prescott Valley-The Cooler Side of Arizona
The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)
Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!
Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.
A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.
Town Values
Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.
Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.
Benefits for a full-time regular, employee:
The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• General Leave: 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional
• Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
• Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
• Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield

• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

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This is a part-time position working 20 hours weekly in support of Library hours. It requires the individual to work during the library's operating hours, which includes evenings and weekends. The current schedule is as follows, but is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or community: Sunday OFFMonday 2:15 - 7:15Tuesday 12:00 - 5:00Wednesday OFFThursday OFFFriday 12:15 - 5:15Saturday 10:15 - 3:15Do you have any conflicts with maintaining these work hours?

• Yes
• No

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This position involves significant physical activity on a daily basis. A typical day would include but is not limited to the following: lifting and emptying full bins, bending to access lower shelves, twisting, shelving items, retrieving items from shelves, and pushing carts. These tasks are repetitive and performed regularly throughout each shift. The position also requires handling cash transactions. Do you have any concerns about meeting these physical and cash-handling requirements?

• Yes
• No

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