Job Description for Used Book Program Assistant – (20 hours a week)
Denver
Public Library Central Location -
$14
dollars per hour
We receive nearly 2,000,000 book and media donations a year from members of the community
and the Denver Public Library collection. We need help with heavy lifting, organizing, and
uploading books to sell online. We also need help in our bookshop and in book sorting.
We resell our books online, at two annual multi-day sale events, in our Red Chair Bookshop at
Central Library and at auction. The Program Assistant will provide both administrative and book
moving support. Persons interested in this position must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. This is a
great, part-time position for a person looking to learn a new trade. This role is an important part
of a social enterprise dedicated to the Denver Public Library.
The Program Assistant reports to the Used Book Program Manager.
General Duties:
Labeling and setting up boxes for volunteer sorters.
Receive donations from customers’ cars and move boxes to the sorting space.
Light sweeping and dusting.
Moving donations and large stacks of books using a pallet mover (will train).
Book Sale Related Duties:
Packing and sending Amazon orders.
Uploading books to Amazon for sale.
Sorting books by condition, value and subject.
Cashier in the bookshop.
Providing event support during twice annual book sales
Skills Required:
Must be able to use Microsoft Office products and Google Suite with ease
Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. several times a day.
Must be able to stand or sit for 30 minutes at a time.
Open to learning a new set of skills
Skills Desired:
Some experience in a retail sales environment
Some experience working in an office environment or library
Able to troubleshoot technological needs as they arise
Competent using the internet for research
Savvy at troubleshooting computer hardware issues
Strong customer service sense
Experience working with volunteers
How to Apply:
Send a one-page resume, a letter of interest, and three references to Gretchen Roberts, Used
Book Sales and Operations Manager at groberts@denverlibrary.org.
Organization Overview:
The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation is the supporting foundation for Denver Public
Library. Denver Public Library’s mission is to connect people with information, ideas and
experiences to provide enjoyment, enrich lives and strengthen our community. Denver Public
Library (Library) has a budget of over $45 million, 26 branches, and employs over 750 staff. The
Library has over 4 million in-person visits annually, making it the most visited cultural attraction
in Denver. The mission of the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation (Foundation) is to
enrich our community by building support and raising money to enhance the Library's programs
and services. The Friends Foundation has approximately $10 million in assets, a $2 million
annual budget, employs 7 staff (including this position), and utilizes numerous volunteers. Key
Foundation activities include: fundraising, membership, book sales, events, endowment
management and distribution, and advocacy. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization which
traces its roots to 1940, and is governed by a 24-member Board of Trustees.
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