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Salary: $21.35 - $29.89 Hourly
Location : Public Library | 225 NW Adams St., McMinnville, OR
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY2025-00235
Department: Library
Division: Library
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Summary
The McMinnville Public Library is seeking a friendly individual to join the Children's Work Group as a desk assistant. This is a part-time (average 15 hours/week) position that will be scheduled 3 days per week, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Saturday availability is highly preferred.
The ideal candidate:
• Is enthusiastic and outgoing about libraries, reading, and wants to share everything the library has to offer.
• Loves working with children and their caregivers.
• Thrives in a busy work environment.
• Enjoys finding and completing small projects to keep themselves busy during slow periods.
All applications will be reviewed after the closing date on Sunday, August 9th at 11:59pm.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Library Team Member

1. Provide customer service such as communicating positively with patrons, partner organizations, and city coworkers.
2. Assist with promoting and coordinating library programs and events.
3. Participate in the training of new employees and volunteers.
4. Provide input for unit budget preparation as required.
5. Problem solving patron issues (including behavior issues).
6. Enter and maintain records and data.
7. Perform routine office support functions such as processing mail, answering phones and ordering supplies.
8. Participate in the hiring process for employees and volunteers.

Children's Services Work Group

1. Assist patrons with locating and selecting materials and resources to fit their needs.
2. Engage with families regarding literacy programs at the library.
3. Prepare bibliographies, book lists, and displays.
4. Participate in the selection of new material.
5. Prepare material for displays and programs.
6. Assist in group tours about the library.
7. Participate in presentations and programs.
8. Library promotion inside and outside of the library.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
• Participate in committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. A typical way to qualify would be a high school degree.
Knowledge of:

• Principles of customer service and standard office practices.
• Technology in public libraries and applications such as Microsoft Office

Skill and Ability to:

• Learn the Dewey Decimal system.

• Learn library software (ILS) procedures.
• Learn about Library collections.
• Understand and follow instructions
• Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the City's culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.

PREFERRED TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Previous library experience or related coursework.
• Fluency in English and Spanish languages.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification system

Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position requires regular (60-80%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires some (20-40%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work require continual speed, agility, hand eye coordination and equipment operation. The work environment is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles (0-5%). There is very little element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are usually stable, with virtually no (0-5%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel and may assign work to student workers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general direction of Library Manager.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, driving record check (if driving is required for position), and education/certification verification. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
• The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want considered towards placement.

The City of McMinnville only accepts applications through our online application system at We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call (855) 524-5627.
The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices)
to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact Vicki Hedges, Human Resources Director.
The City of McMinnville is proud to hire veterans.
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and they electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx
The City of McMinnville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of McMinnville are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
The City of McMinnville is dedicated to fostering a fair and inclusive environment in all aspects of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training. We are also committed to supporting leadership development in the broader McMinnville community and working toward a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for everyone. We encourage candidates who align with these principles to join us in contributing to a stronger and more unified McMinnville.
The City of McMinnville offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health/dental/vision insurance, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (HRA-VEBA,) Flexible Spending Account, life and long-term disability insurance (city-paid and supplemental,) paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, an Employee Assistance Program, 457(b) deferred compensation plans, and employer-paid participation in the State of (PERS.)
These benefits packages may vary between bargaining unit members (union) and general service (non-union) employees. McMinnville police officers are represented by
For more detailed information about benefits, please review our
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Are you able to work on Saturdays?

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