Library Temporary Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

This is a part-time position approximately 19 hours per week. Yavapai County Library District is seeking a Part-Time Library Transit Clerk I responsible for the timely transport and distribution of library materials between multiple branch locations. This position requires regular travel from site to site, with early morning delivery schedules beginning as early as 4:00 am.

Work involves continuous physical activity, including repetitive use of arms, wrists, and fingers, as well as lifting any carrying up to 50 pounds multiple times daily. Candidates must be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to perform essential job functions in a fast-paced, physically active environment.

• Picks up and delivers library materials, maintains a schedule, and operates a van.
• Sorts, processes, prepares transit totes for delivery, and operates various office equipment including an automated materials handling (AMH) system.
• Tracks statistics associated with the delivered materials including entering statistical data into computer spreadsheets, files, and/or other software.
• Tags materials that do not have a radiofrequency identification (RFID) chip.
• Utilizes the integrated library system (ILS) to prepare items for transit that have been placed on hold by patrons and use the ILS to resolve issues with improperly transited items.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of transportation, delivery, or general office experience.

Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Library transit and circulation policies, practices, and procedures. Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition. Current Microsoft Office software. Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in: Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to: Carry out assigned responsibilities with zero errors according to established department standards and within the prescribed timeframe. Assist others within the central sorting facility as needed. Provide helpful and accurate assistance to those transiting materials from other YLN libraries. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public. Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department. Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties. Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always. Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment: The work environment is associated with a central sorting/courier facility and requires frequent travel from site to site. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information: FLSA: Non-Exempt Grade: 1 Classification: Classified Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to: 10 Paid Holidays Per Year Annual Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Retirement Plans Sick Leave Tuition Reimbursement Program ELECTIVE COVERAGE 457 Deferred Compensation Program Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Short-Term Disability Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents) PLEASE NOTE Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked. Part-Time employees have limited benefits available. Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave. Click here to view our benefits summary. (Download PDF reader)