Library Assistant Jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO (NOW HIRING)

We are hiring organized and detail-oriented individuals to join our Page teams! You will ensure library materials are shelved accurately and create a positive and inviting atmosphere for all patrons. Your work will be with staff and volunteers, and you will contribute to the care of the library collection. If you are ready to make a positive impact on the Library's success, then one of these part-time positions may be the job for you!
This is a monthly job posting for Page positions. Vacancies open throughout the year at each of our locations: Standley Lake, Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, Library Service Center, Belmar, Columbine, Evergreen, Wheat Ridge and Conifer as well as the Bookmobile housed at the Lakewood Library. The Library Service Center is not a patron library and is located in Wheat Ridge.
Applications for this posting are placed in an applicant pool and will be reviewed as vacancies open. Applications remain active until this job posting closes. Only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted (by phone or email). An applicant may be interviewed for a Page position at more than one location.
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
08/31/26
Division:
Library Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
16
Benefit Eligibility:
This is a limited benefit eligible position and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.
Description:
The hiring pay for this position is $16.71 per hour or the applicable local minimum wage, whichever is higher.

• Be ready for the physicality of the position - standing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, and reaching as you sort, shelve, and organize materials.
  

• Collaborate with fellow Pages to ensure successful materials processing and back-room functions of the library. We circulate over 7 million items each year!
  

• Be an organizer of materials as well as sorting and shelving to ensure items are accurately placed - your efforts impact how easily our patrons find items on library shelves.
  

• Showcase our displayed materials so they are visually appealing to patrons.
  

• Provide exceptional customer service by being welcoming and friendly.
  

• Occasionally help patrons locate materials, answer directional questions, or assist patrons at the self-check kiosk.
  

• Troubleshoot equipment to ensure it operates correctly.
  

• Be an active participant in staff meetings and required trainings.
  

• Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.
  

• Individuals hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The above statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. JCPL retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time without notice.
  

We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to apply, as we believe a diverse workforce is critical to fostering success and achieving our goals.
This union position is represented by AFSCME. Employees hired in this role are part of the bargaining unit and are eligible for union membership under the collective bargaining agreement.
Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or currently pursuing a high school diploma or equivalent.
  

• Must be at least 16 years of age as of the date of your application.
  

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
  

• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks.
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to put things in numerical and alphabetical order and pull items (books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, etc.) from sorter bins.
  

• Ability to create visually appealing displays and assist with merchandising library materials.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, bend, crouch, and push book carts for 4 or more hours.
  

• Ability to lift and carry 20-50lbs occasionally, 10-25lbs frequently, or up to 10lbs constantly.
  

Work Schedule:

• Available to work 12 - 16 hours per week which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  

• Page shifts are 4 hours/day. Shift times differ by location, but are generally morning, afternoon, and evening.
  

Benefits:

• This position is eligible for limited benefits, (Holiday Hours).
  

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Category:
Library Services