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LIBRARY CLERK I - P/T

Salary

$47k - $70k

Min Experience

0 years

Location

Newport Beach, California, United States

JobType

part-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

About the Department

Come join our team as a part-time Library Clerk I in the Library Services Department!

Currently, there is one part-time positions available at the Central Library.

Selection Components:

Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, or until 150 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Please apply immediately as the recruitment may close at any time.
Online Exam: The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam. Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 4, 2026. Top scoring applicants will be invited to an interview.
Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 25, 2026. Applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur in the Central Library, Balboa, Corona del Mar and Mariners branches.

Career Path:
This position is part of the part-time Library Clerk Series which includes: Library Clerk I, Library Clerk II and Senior Library Clerk.

Schedule:
This position works a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekends based on the needs of the Library.

Position Duties

Please see the online job description for a detailed description of essential duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Please see the online job description for a detailed description of qualifications.

Other Qualifications

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: No experience is required, but previous experience in a customer service setting and/or clerical experience is preferred.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

About the company

Provides municipal services and governance for the Newport Beach community.

Skills

customer service