HOURS & SALARY: Part time, 20 hours per week, with a starting salary of $14.89 per hour.

Working at Laramie County Library System means being part of an award-winning organization that sets the bar for library service both regionally and nationally. Named Library Journal’s 2008 Library of the Year, LCLS is driven by a clear mission: Ignite curiosity. Fuel imagination. Connect community. Serving nearly 385,000 visitors each year across a 103,000 sq. ft. central library, two branch libraries, and a bookmobile, the Library plays a vital role in fostering learning, creativity, and meaningful community connection throughout Laramie County.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of a Café Assistant (Barista) is to enthusiastically respond to all

customers’ needs in a fast-paced teamwork environment. The Café Assistant must be accurate and fast in their work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides exceptional customer service for The Library Café and Laramie County Library System.

2. Provides each customer with friendly, personalized service ensuring their return.

3. Prepares all products according to procedures and standards within time guidelines and customer specifications.

4. Follows all health, safety, and sanitation requirements as specified by the health department, OSHA regulations and Café procedures.

5. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in the Café, gallery area, and outside area throughout shift.

6. Maintains product storage, receiving, stocking, and rotation to maintain the minimum inventory levels as determined by the Café Supervisor.

7. Performs other related and necessary duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· At least 16-years old; and

· Ability to remember detailed orders with accuracy.

· Demonstrate proficiency in applying exceptional customer service skills.

· Exhibit good time management and organizational skills.

· Ability to problem-solve and work independently with limited supervision, with an aptitude for detailed work and proficiency in prioritizing tasks.

· Ability to maintain a high volume and quantity of work.

· Ability to learn a variety of software programs related to Café and Library operations including word processing, email, online forms, and point of sale.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by completing an Application for Employment (available at https://lclsonline.org/work). The application is open until filled. The hiring committee will contact applicants who are selected for further testing or interviews. As a courtesy, we notify all applicants via email when a position is filled.

WORK SCHEDULE

Work schedule will predominantly be normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or a variation thereof) Monday through Friday but may consist of weekend and evening hours as well. Anyone who works for the library must be willing to work anytime the library is open. Laramie County Library (Cheyenne) open hours are Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. All employees are scheduled to attend monthly staff meetings and in-service days in Cheyenne.

BENEFITS

· This position receives paid time off for 13 holidays, vacation and sick leave, and an annual personal day.

· Employees are eligible to take vacation after six months of employment.

· Employees may join the Cheyenne-Laramie County Employees Federal Credit Union.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job require the employee to move or manipulate equipment, boxes, records, files and stacks of material weighing up to 50 pounds from one location to another.

QUESTIONS

For questions about this position, contact Sequoia Nelson, Café Supervisor at snelson@lclsonline.org or 307.773.7216.

LCLS is an equal opportunity employer. We support and adhere to the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. LCLS is an at-will employer. LCLS provides a drug-free workplace for its employees in accordance with the requirements of the US Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Hiring is contingent on a post-offer criminal history background check. LCLS participates in E-Verify.