Library Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The City of St. Helens is currently seeking a dedicated professional to fill the role of Part-Time Library Assistant at the esteemed St. Helens Public Library. Located in the picturesque city of St. Helens, Oregon, this position starts at $18.69 per hour.

WHAT SETS US APART

At the City of St. Helens, we're more than just a municipality - we're a tight-knit community united by a shared commitment to progress and prosperity. Our mission is simple: to enhance the quality of life for all residents through innovative solutions and responsive public service. Guided by our core values of integrity, accountability, and inclusivity, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every voice is heard, and every individual is valued.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A LIBRARY ASSISTANT

• Ability to serve as the library patron's first point of contact
• Experience working with customers or patrons in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks including helping patrons search the library catalog, helping patrons using the public computers, and checking out/in library materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and integrated library systems
• Ability to assist library staff in developing library programs, including brochures and flyers, children's activities, and makerspace offerings
• Experience collecting money and balancing a daily till

YOUR NEW ROLE AS OUR LIBRARY ASSISTANT

This library assistant position works a rotating schedule of 20 hours per week in five-hour shifts Monday through Saturday, between 9:30 am and 7:15 pm , including periodic Saturdays and weekly evening hours as required by operational needs.

As a library assistant you will be one of the library's first contacts with our patrons. We pride ourselves in serving the public cheerfully and professionally. A typical day will include greeting patrons as they arrive; helping them find materials both in the catalog and in the library; checking in and out materials; using the till to take payment and give change for a variety of purposes; and sometimes assisting with programs. You will work closely with the three other library assistants and with the full-time professional staff.

If you are 18 years of age or older, meet the qualifications outlined above, and are eager to contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of our community, we encourage you to apply for the Library Assistant position. Our initial application process is simple and can be completed in just a few minutes. Take the first step toward joining our dedicated team!

First review will be July 9, 2026.

If you are a veteran and would like to receive veterans' preference points, please contact Human Resources Coordinator Kathy Payne at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or by email at View email address on ziprecruiter.com for paperwork.

The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a background investigation, including criminal records, driving records, and personal and professional references, including past employers.