Monday Through Friday Maker Space Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
POSITION: Library Assistant (Maker Space Emphasis)
LOCATION: Republic Branch - 921 N Lindsey Avenue - Republic, MO
Classification: Part Time
Salary Track: 103
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
PAY RATE: $18.11 per hour
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 7, 2026
This is a part-time position, approximately 24 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work any hours the library branch is open. The Republic branch is open Monday through Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm and Saturday, 9:30am to 6:00pm. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library's responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.
This position will require an emphasis on Maker Space. This position will require an emphasis on Maker Space. This staff member is responsible for scheduling, assisting, and developing and delivering training programs and workshops focused on maker space activities and technologies. This includes designing curriculum, coordinating workshops, and providing hands-on instruction. This assistant may also help to maintain maker space equipment, provide technical support for users, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment for maker space participants. Additionally, they may contribute to promotion of maker space programs, engagement with the community, and collaboration with other departments to integrate maker space activities into broader programming.
Excellent Part-Time Benefits include Paid Time Off and holiday pay. Employee Assistance Program, Vision and Dental insurance, Telehealth, and a retirement savings plan are also available.
This position requires high school graduation or completion of a high school equivalency program. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.
Education and experience shall be evaluated concerning recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment
Complete application and submit transcript through our online application process. Direct questions via e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. The Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Summary
The Library Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations and services of the library. This position involves a variety of tasks aimed at assisting patrons, maintaining library collections, and ensuring a welcoming and organized environment.
Essential Functions
• • Routinely checks-in, checks out and renews library materials
• Performs circulation duties
• Registers patrons for library cards, voter registration and other library functions
• Assists patrons with directional information
• Collects overdue fines, book deposits and other fees, makes change, and issues receipts
• Performs routine computer searches and data entry
• Assists patrons with location of library materials and information
• Assists and instructs patrons in the operation of Maker Space equipment such as 3D Printer, laser engraver, heat press, button maker, digitizer and more
• Assists and instructs patrons in the operation of patron access computers (PAC), copy machines, printers, and fax machines
• Answers telephone and directs calls
• Responds to regular telephone inquiries
• Performs routine filing and shelving
• May prepare daily deposit of monies collected by branch
• May provide programming at the branch as needed
• Performs essential functions during high patron volume
• Interprets and implements the Library's General Conduct Policy
• Consistently punctual for work and meetings. Completes assigned duties in a timely manner
• Exemplifies professional attitude and demeanor while engaging constituents, including the ability to work and interact with others in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.
Skills/Job Knowledge
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to effectively listen to and respond to patron inquiries
• Basic knowledge of circulation and library functions
• Computer and keyboard skills, including Windows, word-processing and spreadsheet construction
Education/Experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• One-year public service experience required
• One-year library experience is preferred
Contact
• Regular, daily public contact
• Works closely with other department personnel
• Routine telephone contact with other departments, branches, and the public
• Occasional work with other branch departments
Supervision
• Supervised by Business Connect Center Manager
Physical Demands
• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height
• May stand for long periods of time
• Displays good coordination and mobility
• Routine lifting of library materials weighing up to 30 lbs
• Uninterrupted standing and walking for lengthy periods
Working Environment
• Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment
Miscellaneous Requirements
• Must pass a security background check
The vision for the Springfield-Greene County Library is to be a thriving Library that is an integral part of the lives of the community. Library employees will be expected to embrace the following values:
Collaboration: Work in partnership to strengthen our community
Credibility: Be a source of trustworthy and dependable information
Empowerment: Provide the means or ability to accomplish objectives
Excellence: Be the best in everything we do
Inclusion: Invite and welcome
Innovation: Foster new possibilities
Respect: Treat all people with dignity