Library Assistant - Youth & Family Services in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionLibrary Assistant - Youth & Family Services
Job Type: Part Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026331
Number of hours worked per week: 22 hours per week
Work Schedule: Schedule Varies May include day, evening, weekend hours, and occasional after-hours programming. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 07/09/2026
Job Close Date: 07/16/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Part Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026331
Number of hours worked per week: 22 hours per week
Work Schedule: Schedule Varies May include day, evening, weekend hours, and occasional after-hours programming. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
Starting Rate: $16.93 minimum hourly starting rate.
- Actual starting rate depends on education and relevant experience.
Job Description:
The Library Assistant I position requires exemplary customer service skills and a commitment to outstanding service.
The Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking individuals with a heart for the community who share our mission to build bridges to discovery through professionalism, collaboration, curiosity, communication, and solution focused service to join our team as a Library Assistant I.
CPL prides itself on exemplifying the City of Chesapeake CARES (Courtesy, Attentiveness, Responsiveness, Empowerment, Stewardship) standards to our internal and external customers. The ideal candidate for a library position is someone with a commitment to service who possesses a growth mindset and is looking for a career focused on service to others.
Responsibilities of the Library Assistant I include:
The Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking individuals with a heart for the community who share our mission to build bridges to discovery through professionalism, collaboration, curiosity, communication, and solution focused service to join our team as a Library Assistant I.
CPL prides itself on exemplifying the City of Chesapeake CARES (Courtesy, Attentiveness, Responsiveness, Empowerment, Stewardship) standards to our internal and external customers. The ideal candidate for a library position is someone with a commitment to service who possesses a growth mindset and is looking for a career focused on service to others.
Responsibilities of the Library Assistant I include:
- Assisting with the promotion of literacy and STEM/STEAM programming.
- Assisting and instructing customers in acquiring library cards, checking out materials, and finding print and electronic materials.
- Providing homework help, research support, and computer assistance.
- Delivering high-quality programming to schools and community locations.
- Performing collection maintenance tasks such as holds, shelving and shelf reading, damaged materials and discards.
- Promoting CPL services and programs using approved social media.
- Participating in CPL system-wide committees.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience in public libraries or customer service-related industry or volunteerism equivalent to 6 months’ part-time work experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience in public libraries or customer service-related industry or volunteerism equivalent to 6 months’ part-time work experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is skilled at delivering excellent customer service. The candidate should enjoy working and assisting customers of all ages and backgrounds.
Interested applicants should exhibit computer proficiency.
Interested applicants should exhibit computer proficiency.
Job Open Date: 07/09/2026
Job Close Date: 07/16/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is located at Central Library: 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA, 23322.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required for adults 18 years of age and older.
The weekly schedule is varied and includes day, evening, and weekend hours.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library, if and when a need arises.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required for adults 18 years of age and older.
The weekly schedule is varied and includes day, evening, and weekend hours.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library, if and when a need arises.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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