Alexandria is a historic city located in northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C.  Distinct neighborhoods including Old Town, Del Ray and the West End offer something for everyone.  Headquarters to several prominent organizations, including the Patent and Trademark Office and the National Science Foundation, our city of nearly 160,000 residents is a diverse community—a distinctly urban area that retains a small town atmosphere.

Alexandria Library celebrates equity and diversity within our community and staff by:

• Offering programs and resources that reflect our uniquely multicultural community.
• Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Fostering an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
• Providing opportunities for all staff members to grow and excel.

Alexandria Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from all qualified individuals. Proficiency/fluency in Amharic, Arabic or Spanish is highly desired, but not required for these positions. These positions require the successful completion of pre-employment background checks, including a criminal background screening.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Alexandria Library!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday Library Assistant I

4 Hours a Week

Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library

The Alexandria Library is seeking energetic and reliable staff members to join the Sunday Services team at the Alexandria Library as a Library Assistant I.

Duties: 

• Assisting library users in routine selection and location of library materials
• Checking library materials in and out for library users
• Collecting fees, issuing library cards and revising registration records
• Assisting patrons with the use of self-check machines, library catalogs and other databases, Internet computers, printers and copy machines
• Shelf-reading, inventory and withdrawal of library materials
• Maintenance of one or more sections of the collection
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities: 

• Willingness to acquire some knowledge of library practices and techniques
• Some knowledge of and interest in literature
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public, in busy and sometimes difficult circumstances
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
• Ability to work both as part of a team, and independently, without constant supervision
• An aptitude for customer service

Minimum Requirements:  

• A two-year college degree
• Proficiency in verbal and written English and basic arithmetic and computer skills
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Ability to lift and carry at least 15 pounds
• Foreign language skills and customer service experience preferred

Schedule:  4 hours per week each Sunday the Library is open for service.

Location:  Beatley Central Library – 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304

Compensation:   $20.37 per hour.

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Application instructions:

Click here to apply attaching a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably supervisory. Address Cover Letter to Linda Wesson, HR Manager, Alexandria Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. Contact with questions: 703-746-1799, or careers@alexlibraryva.org.