SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT

at  Portland Public Library

Portland Public Library (PPL) is currently seeking a Senior Library Assistant for Teen. Reporting to the Teen
Librarian, the person in this position is accountable for the delivery of reference and readers’ advisory services to
teens ages 12-19 while staffing the Teen Library. The Senior Library Assistant may aid in the selection,
maintenance, and promotion of materials for the Teen collection. Works collaboratively with the Teen Librarian
in preparing, promoting and executing a wide range of library offerings for teenagers.
This position works primarily in the Downtown Teen Library and is a member of the Youth Services department.
The Senior Library Assistant works with a wide variety of the public and facilitates a variety of patron requests.
They must be able to interact effectively and manage sometimes difficult situations. This work is performed in a
fast-paced environment and requires an exceptional level of customer service.
This is a union-represented, part-time, 20 hours per week onsite position, scheduled to work Monday-Thursday
with one closing shift (6 PM) per week.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

At the entry level, this position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or any

equivalent combination of experience, training, and education, which provide the following:

• Experience working with adolescents (ages 12-19) required.
• Interest in literature for young people.
• Self-motivation and the ability to thrive in a sometimes louder, chaotic, yet rewarding environment.
• Patience.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
• Ability to work independently, and to organize and complete multiple assignments concurrently.
• Knowledge of and proficient ability with popular operating systems and their software, particularly

Microsoft Office; web browsers and search engines; information retrieval and analysis.

• Knowledge of and comfort with digital and social media applications popular with young people.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with library classification systems.
• Ability to work fluidly and cooperatively with other members of library staff and administration.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written format.
• Strong service orientation and demeanor appropriate to providing a high level of service to a diverse

public.

• Sufficient physical stamina and general health to perform the tasks as noted above.

Additional Attributes:

• Fluency or proficiency in a language other than English.
• Experience working with English Language Learners.
• Prior library experience a plus.

Please refer the Job description for details