St. Cloud Library Aide

Salary: $12.84 - $13.82 Hourly

Location : St. Cloud, MN

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 2025-00037

Department: Circulation

Opening Date: 10/30/2025

Closing Date: 11/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

Bargaining Unit: None

Total Weekly Hours: 23.75

Weekly Schedule: WEEK 1 - MON 1p-7p, TUES 2p-6p, WEDS 2p-6p, THURS 1p-6:45p, SAT 830a-1230p WEEK 2 - MON 1p-7p, TUES 2p-6p, WEDS 2p-6p, THURS 1p-6:45, FRI 1p-5p

Job Description

The St. Cloud Library Aide packs and unpacks library materials to be distributed to GRRL sites and handles incoming St. Cloud materials to make them available to patrons.

The following are the regular duties for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned based on the needs of GRRL.

Check in library materials using computer.

Empty book drop.

Pack and unpack library materials for delivery.

Shelve library materials in proper order.

Check that library materials are in good condition.

Find library materials from shelves for patron requests.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience: None required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Ability to file material in alphabetical and numerical order

Must be age 16 or older

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally operates office and library equipment

Frequently positions self to shelve materials from ground level to over 6 feet high

Frequently moves around the library building

Frequently moves library books and materials up to 10 pounds

Occasionally moves bags of library materials up to 50 pounds

Frequently moves carts loaded with library materials

Our commitment to growth: GRRL is committed to helping our future and present staff develop preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.

A successful candidate will have:

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds

Organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills

Ability to self-direct and work as a team member

Ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions

Ability to foster positive working relationships and an inclusive workplace

A desire to learn and develop skills and abilities

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes

Supplemental Information

Complexity of Work: Basic

Budget Responsibility: None

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Supervision Received: Direct

Scope of Relationships (internal): Contact with GRRL staff to share information

Scope of Relationships (external): Minimal external contacts. This is a non-public service position. May respond to general inquiries from patrons, but refers patrons who need professional assistance to patron services staff.

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

GRRL is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

We seek to foster an environment of inclusion where all employees are treated respectfully and are valued for their strengths. Our work is guided by our values of providing exceptional customer service, being forward thinking and having a community focus that serves patrons from all socioeconomic, educational, literacy, and cultural backgrounds.

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

Benefits of working at the Library:

Working at a public library is meaningful and directly impacts the lives of people in our community.

The library is a trusted place for information at a time when this is hard to find.

We actively promote lifelong learning and provide numerous training and development opportunities to develop your skills and interests.

You will enjoy 11 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and generous Paid Time Off.

If you work 30 hours or more the library pays your premium for Single Medical Coverage.

Eligible staff participate in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) defined benefit plan for retirement.

We have an engaged and passionate workforce with the opportunity to be part of various teams and work groups.

01

I understand that any information about myself that I provide during the application process will be used to identify me as an applicant and to assess my qualifications for employment. I am not legally required to provide any of the information on the application. However, I understand my application may not be considered if it is incomplete.

(Please refer to the Applicant Data Practices Advisory under the Menu in the upper left corner for guidance regarding how your application information will be used, the consequences of providing or not providing your information, and more.)

I also understand that answers to the supplemental questions will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Answers that are incomplete, vague, or not supported by the application may result in an application not being given further consideration.

Yes

No

02

Are you at least 16 years old?

Yes

No

03

Can you work the posted schedule?

Yes

No

04

If not, please describe your general availability and any recurring commitments that might impact your work schedule.

05

Can you work the position on a year round basis?

Yes

No

06

Which of the following best describes your experience with computers?

No experience with computers

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

07

Please select which of the following skills you have training or experience in (select all that apply).

Putting materials in numerical or alphabetical order

Scanning items with a barcode

Making areas look neat and appealing

Looking for items to fill order

Working on a team

Following procedures

Paying close attention to detail

Checking items for quality or damage

Packing/ Unpacking items

Working Independently

08

Describe how and where you used the skills selected above. Please be specific, include details for each item selected.

09

If you are a veteran, do you wish to claim veteran's preference for this recruitment process?

Please refer to Claiming Veteran's Preference under the Menu in the upper left corner for guidance.

Note: to receive veteran's preference, you must:

(1) Respond "Yes" to this question.

(2) Meet the requirements specified in Minnesota Statutes

(3) Provide documentation before the posting close date and time to verify your eligibility for veteran's preference

Yes

No

Required Question