Youth Services Clerk
Company: Missouri River Regional Library
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $15/hour
Summary/Objective Provides circulation and reference services to
library patrons in the Youth Services Department and performs
clerical and other routine tasks as assigned. Position
Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a part-time position. Hours of
work are Monday 5-8pm, Wednesday 5-8pm, Friday 4-6pm; every other
weekend Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides circulation
services by checking in and out materials and retrieving materials
for patrons. Assists with maintenance of the Youth Services
Department, including straightening, shelving materials, and shelf
reading in assigned areas. Provides basic reference services by
assisting patrons in locating items. Operates a cash register for
all payment transactions. Answers library telephone and assists
patrons by taking messages, renewing library materials, or
transferring calls to appropriate departments or individuals.
Assists with opening and closing the library. Attends and
participates in department, committee, and library staff meetings
and programs. May work in other service desk areas. Performs other
duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Utilize good
organization, communication and customer service skills.
Communicate clearly and effectively. Work cooperatively with public
and library staff. Adapt to changing and evolving Library
procedures, priorities and information technologies. Work
independently and be self-directed. Must have basic knowledge of
operation of computers and be able to perform basic computer
operations. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no
supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in
a professional office environment. This role routinely uses
standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones,
photocopiers, cash registers, credit card machines, etc. Physical
Demands The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential duties and responsibilities. Frequent bending, lifting,
reaching and stooping to select and shelve library materials.
Standing, sitting, and walking. Lifting and carrying, 25 pounds or
less. Education/Experience High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
Previous computer experience required. Public service experience is
helpful. Additional Eligibility Qualifications High degree of
customer service skills to work with patrons of all ages, including
special needs patrons and Library staff. Other duties Please note
this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change any time with or without notice.
Keywords: Missouri River Regional Library, Columbia , Youth Services Clerk, Administration, Clerical , Jefferson City, Missouri
