CIRCULATION ASSISTANT - RPT (Position 1)

St. Louis Public Library

Do you like helping people? Do you like interacting with a variety of people and sharing information? Keep reading! Do you want to work with a team of great people in service to a diverse community? The St. Louis Public Library’s Charing Cross location is seeking a circulation assistant. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team. 

Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis. This position needs someone who is comfortable working with the public and is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service. 

In this role you will:

• Assist customers with library card registration and checking out and returning materials.

• Assist in preparation, delivery, and receipt of Library materials; receive payment from customers.

• Provide assistance to customers with Library equipment.

• Restock and shelve materials, including shelf-reading, as necessary.

• Assist in opening and closing the location.

You will need to be:

• Friendly, patient, and able to multitask while assisting customers.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.

• Capable of effectively providing information and responding to questions from customers and staff.

• Flexible, positive, and willing to work with staff and colleagues to successfully overcome challenges.

You will need to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), previous customer service experience preferred. 

• Strong communication and organization skills.

• Comfort with using and learning new technology as the Library continues to evolve.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary range starting $15.82/hour  

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

• 401(a) Plan

• Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses

• Professional development

Hours for this position are:

Tuesday - Saturday: 9:45 AM - 2:45 PM, occasional Sundays at Schlafly location, hours subject to change.

About Charing Cross:

• Built in 1992

• Mini-branch

• Collection size approximation is 3,500 items 

About the neighborhood:

Charing Cross is located in the Skinker/DeBaliviere neighborhood. Designated a Local Historic District by the City of St. Louis in 1978, the neighborhood displays a beautiful variety of architecture. Charing Cross is located near University City’s Loop and Washington University. 

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org/employment and submit your cover letter and resume with your application. Thank you!