Sr Technical Assistant-Acquisitions
St. Louis County LibraryAbout the role
St. Louis County Library
The Acquisitions Department is seeking a full-time Senior Technical Assistant to provide support as part of the Acquisitions & Collection Development department. Works on a variety of technical functions to contribute to efficient department workflow.
The mission of the St. Louis County Library is to provide the resources and services to enrich individual minds, enhance lives and expand perspectives. SLCL is an award winning library system with branches throughout St. Louis County. We have transformed into a meaningful community resource with updated facilities and an array of programs and partnerships that serve over 860,000 patrons.
Salary: $34,708.00
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Receives and unpacks materials for delivery.
2. Prepares incoming Library materials to continue on to Cataloging and Processing departments.
3. Prepares invoices to ensure timely payment of bills.
4. Provides backup for a variety of tasks to ensure materials are handled smoothly.
Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess a commitment to a high level of public service
• Must possess excellent communication and organization skills
• Must possess a high level of attention to detail
Benefits:
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Domestic Violence Leave Policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Library-Funded Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
Physical and Mental Requirements:
• Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to keyboard for a minimum of two hours daily
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to push a full cart of books or other Library materials
• Ability to operate various types of Library equipment
• Ability to use a pc, word processing, and e-mail
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours daily
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