The Portage County Public Library is hiring for a part-time Library Associate!  This position is 20 hours per week.

Summary of Position:

This position is responsible for a wide variety of library-related tasks that support the activities of the library, including but not limited to customer service activities at service desks, clerical, material handling, and data entry activities.  This classification is also responsible for a wide variety of library-related tasks involving the preparation of material for the shelves and circulation (labeling, stamping, covering, taping, etc.), repairing materials as needed, may also be involved in other tasks which support the activities of the library program in all library work locations.

Must relate well with the public, other library staff, volunteers, children, and young adults, be adaptable and flexible.  Basic clerical, office equipment, and computer skills including the Internet required

Cooperates with other library personnel in carrying out the library's mission.  Maintains rapport with public by responding to their various library-related requests efficiently and cheerfully.   20 hours/week, typically at the Portage County Public Library, Stevens Point; however, may assist at other county public library sites (Almond, Plover, Rosholt) as scheduled or necessary.  May drive library vehicle.  This position includes regularly scheduled evening and weekend work.  May receive day-to-day instructions and/or assignments from senior staff in the technical services section or Library Specialist in circulation work unit.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record
• Previous library experience preferred

The County offers a benefit package for any permanent position working more than 20 hours/week. 

Benefits include;

• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan

• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with the High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or PPO Co-pay Plan)

• Vacation

• Paid holidays

• Sick leave

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance- premium paid by the County (for positions working at least 30 hours/week)

• Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (for positions working at least 35 hours/week)

• Dental insurance
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• Deferred Compensation Plan 457B

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.