Library Assistant

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining its team as a Library Assistant at the Downtown Chandler Library. The position is regular, full-time, with benefits.

Work Schedule: Varied Schedule, including at least 1 night per week and 2 weekends per month.

This opportunity is only open to 1) current regular City of Chandler employees, 2) those participating in a city-approved internship or apprenticeship program, and 3) temporary employees who are paid through the city payroll system.

Who we are
Community Services
The Community Services Department enhances the quality of life in Chandler through a vast provision of diverse and affordable educational and recreational experiences. We create community through people, parks, and programs. From connecting people to lifelong learning through community libraries to providing at least one Neighborhood Park per square mile of residential development to making play accessible for all ages. Our employees drive every decision, every innovation, and every aspect of our department culture to make Chandler a premier community.

Library
Chandler Public Library inspires intellectual discovery, creative entertainment, and life-long learning through robust information resources that connect communities to a world of knowledge and new ideas. As a system of four libraries in all geographic areas of the community and a collection of nearly 500,000 books and DVDs, plus a wide variety of digital resources, we bring people, information, and ideas together to read, learn, connect, and succeed. Our libraries continuously reflect on the current and emerging needs of patrons and choose to advance literacy and champion inclusive learning experiences for all people by fostering accessibility and embracing new technology.

Who we are looking for
Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with excellent time management skills and the ability to be self-sufficient in completing assigned tasks. We are looking for someone with recent circulation experience in a public library setting.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

Minimum Qualifications
• Some High School; and
• 1 year of customer service experience involving frequent public contact; and
• A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired Qualifications
• Experience in a library setting with an automated library system.

This is a regular full-time position subject to a 6-month probationary period. Should another position become available, a register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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