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PART-TIME REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

Mill Valley Public Library is looking for friendly and detail-oriented individuals with a flexible schedule to work the reference desk part-time.
 

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF HOURS:

3 -12 hours per week depending on availability.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Reference Librarians are frequently the first point of contact members of the public have with the Library. Reference staff are responsible for answering reference and research questions, helping patrons with account issues, troubleshooting technology problems, registering patrons for library events, and processing patron requests for library materials. All duties are performed at the Reference Desk in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.
 

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Perform reference duties including readers’ advisory, answering research questions, placing holds, assisting patrons at public computers and troubleshooting technological inquiries relating to digital services including ebooks.
   
• Answer standard questions regarding library services and policies both in the library and on the telephone; direct patrons to appropriate areas or departments.
   
• Resolve patron problems in conformity with library procedures and policies.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of  On-Call Library Assistant I/II (Easton Branch)

 

The Easton Branch is open 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and closed on Sunday

 

This application is for non-benefited, part-time employment only. The candidate will fill staffing vacancies as needed and will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Schedule may vary and incumbent must be available to work flexible hours.

 

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

The City of Redwood City invites applications for the volunteer position of Reserve Police Officer. The Redwood City Police Department offers many opportunities for learning and long-term career growth in a city comprised of diverse residential and business communities. The objective for every Redwood City Officer is to protect life and property, proactively reduce crime and the fear of crime through the use of data-driven policing models, with an overarching operational philosophy of community policing as part of their mission to maintain a safe and connected community. The Redwood City Police Department is looking for volunteers who strive to provide “excellent service with integrity and respect”.  Reserve Police Officers work on a voluntary basis, serving a minimum of 20 hours per month.  The Redwood City Police Department is seeking applicants who demonstrate the drive, desire and ability to function as a Reserve Police Officer with minimal supervision. Reserve Officers will work under the direct supervision of a Police Supervisor, Field Training Officer or full time Police Officer. Exceptional candidates (with P.O.S.T. Level One certification) may be given the opportunity to function as a solo officer in certain incidences.

 

Vision for the future

The Redwood City Police Department strives to be a standard-bearer for the law enforcement profession. We seek to develop and utilize the members of our organization to their fullest potential and encourage their professional growth. As a progressive police department, we seek to attract officers with a broad spectrum of experience and education that will help us deliver superior police services to the valued members of our community. We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities’ needs are the foundation of superior police service.

An application, supplemental questionnaire, resume, and California P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy Module II course completion certificate are required.  Please upload your resume, work sample test battery results, and P.O.S.T. Certificate(s) as one attachment to your CalOpps application. 

 

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Redwood City is looking for energetic people interested in working approximately 5 -15 hours per week, Monday-Sunday, varying hours, performing children’s reference services, planning and presenting storytimes, organizing and conducting library programs, assisting with homework, shelving library materials, and supervising and monitoring youth customers in the main library or library branches.  

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Perform readers’ advisory and answer library reference questions; plan and present storytimes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children; lead a variety of programs and activities which may include, but are not limited to, arts and crafts, reading clubs, and music activities; help students with homework needs; prepare activity calendars or flyers; assist in organizing, promoting, and staffing special events;  represent the library with social media; engage in outreach to schools and daycares; follow opening and closing procedures; order and organize craft and game materials; create book displays; report to supervisors orally and in writing; complete assigned clerical assignments, timecards, attendance reports, and incident reports; follow departmental and citywide rules and regulations and general work procedures; perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This is a highly visible and responsible position. Above all, the person in this position should present a positive image of the “personality of the Library” – making all people feel welcome and accepted at the Library.

This is a non-benefited casual position.  A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.

 

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

 

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department is looking for energetic people interested in working with teens to organize and conduct educational and recreational activities, assist with homework, provide educational support, provide information regarding library materials, helping the teens with computer usage and questions, and build cooperative, supportive and trusting relationships with the youth visiting the Teen Center. The Library Teen Center Educational & Recreation Specialist will also support the Project READ program, which is committed to the literacy needs of our community by providing student-centered tutoring lessons that focus on reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following:  supervise and monitor teen center customers to ensure appropriate behavior and a healthy environment; lead a variety of educational and recreational activities such as arts and crafts, organized games, movies, sports, drama, and other educational related activities, such as music/singing activities; help students with homework needs; answer questions about locations of materials in library; maintain 2nd floor book collection and monitor behavior on the 2nd floor; prepare activity calendars, bulletin boards, lesson plans and/or coaching strategies as appropriate to help promote and plan educational and recreational activities effectively; assist in organizing, promoting, directing and staffing special events; assist with computer problems and questions; schedule, train and supervise teen volunteers; complete assigned paperwork and data entry, attendance reports, and/or incident reports; follow departmental and citywide rules and regulations as they relate to the supervision of educational and recreational activities participants and general work procedures; perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Hours may include any of the following shifts:

Monday – Thursday:  1:00pm-9:00pm

Friday – Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm

 

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Redwood City

Library Department Invite you to apply for: 

Library Homework Center Recreation Specialist  

#2694(Casual/Hourly) 12-14 hours per weekSALARY: $15.38 hourlyOpen 9/26/19 -  Continuous Recruitment   Is looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to work in our Homework Center at our Fair Oaks Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library working with 1st-8th graders and performing various other duties supporting the Homework Center.  These positions will work Monday - Thursday through the school year.  The Homework Center will be closed all school holidays, district-wide teacher training days and library closure days. Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is highly preferred for these positions.  Hours are:  

Fair Oaks Branch Library

2510 Middlefield Road

Schaberg Branch Library

2140 Euclid Avenue

Mondays          

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Mondays

   2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesdays

 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesdays

      2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesdays

  4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays

  2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursdays

  4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays

      1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  Assist students, primarily 3rd through 8th grades, with homework assignments; monitor behavior of students; ensure that the Homework Center environment is conducive to school work; welcome volunteers and help them connect with students; answer homework related questions from parents; set up materials and keep Homework Center area neat; track monthly statistics; provide occasional activities for after completion of homework such as crafts or story read-aloud; and perform related duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skill and abilities are qualifying.  A Typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:

 

Education & Experience

Education equivalent to the completion of 12th grade is required.  Prior experience working with children is highly preferred.  Knowledge of mathematics through algebra I and a high level of grammar, spelling and writing are required.  Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is highly preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Mathematics algebra I.
• English usage, grammar and spelling.
• Various age appropriate activities and crafts.

Ability to:

• Assist 1st-8th grade students with homework and provide academic support in an engaging, proactive and positive manner.
• Monitor behavior of students and keep an atmosphere that is conducive to school work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with students, parents, volunteers, supervisor and library staff.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Work with little direct supervision.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Organize and facilitate age appropriate activities for 1st-5th graders.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is highly desirable.

Must be physically capable of performing the essential job functions of this classification.

A City application is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

1. Criminal History Check
2. DMV Check
3. Fingerprint

Application Process Apply online at www.CalOpps.org Member Agency: Redwood City  

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.

Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed as they are submitted for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications.  The most qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the testing process, which will consist of an interview with Library Department staff.

 CITY VALUESOur Core Purpose: Build a Great Community Together

The values that guide us are:

• EXCELLENCE: Passion to do our best in each moment.
• INTEGRITY: Do the right thing, not the easy thing.
• SERVICE: We care and it makes a difference.
• CREATIVITY: Freedom to imagine and courage to act.

The City of Redwood City is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! The Immigration Act of 1986 requires proof of identity and eligibility for employment at date of hire.  Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

San Mateo Public Library

Employment Opportunity

 

 Immediate Opening for a Child Care Provider

 

Close Date: Open until filled or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, whichever occurs first.    

Project Read – San Mateo is seeking child care assistance during English tutoring classes.

 

Position:          Recreation Specialist II / Library

Salary:             $15.48 per hour.

Job Type:         Part time – no benefits

Hours:              Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., some evenings & weekends.    

 

Daily responsibilities may include:

• Engage with children in play activities such as games, puzzles, reading books, coloring (all toys and equipment provided by program). 
• Notify parents when children need to use the bathroom or diapers need to be changed; or take children to the bathroom during library programs.   
• Help set up room.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of toys and rooms.
• Put away toys and supplies at end of session.   
• Help clean up after Library programs.

 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Prior experience caring for young children. 
• Good communication skills with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to speak Spanish, bilingual – Spanish & English – preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment and safety skills. 
• Punctuality, reliability and trustworthiness.
• Pass Live Scan fingerprint background check.

 

ADA Special Requirement:  Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:  ability to work in a standard classroom / library environment; ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach, twist and lift 40 pounds and push/pull 200 pounds.

 

Close Date: Open until filled or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, whichever occurs first.                   

                 

To Apply:  Submit an official City of San Mateo employment application to:

Project Read, San Mateo Public Library

55 West Third Avenue, San Mateo, CA  94402

or

Submit an online application and resumé at www.calopps.org.

 

Resumes may be submitted but must accompany the official City of San Mateo employment application. Upon review of applications, candidates who appear to be the best qualified will be invited for an interview.

 

Employment application forms may be printed from the City of San Mateo website at:  www.cityofsanmateo.org, under Human Resources.

 

For Additional Information:  Contact Donya Sultani, Literacy Program Coordinator at 650-522-7845 or email at: sultani@cityofsanmateo.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | CABLE TELEVISION

Hourly Salary

$16.46 to $22.00 per hour

(Dependent on Experience)

Learn by doing!
Hands on experience in this unique TV station!

Paid Internship for someone who wants to do Television Production. Sure, go to the big stations and you will get to sweep, file and answer phones. Work at San Bruno Cable TV Channel 1 and you will operate cameras, set up lights, troubleshoot, edit, program and more! Pay starts at $16/hour.

We are looking for enthusiastic people who ask questions. A flexible schedule is necessary, as we have evening meetings, and we tape programs during the day. Must be available Tuesday evenings for City meetings. The Production Aide may be required to work multiple evenings per month. Availability for productions during the daytime is helpful. Office and prep hours may be scheduled as mutually agreeable. Expect to work up to 15 hours a week. A reliable vehicle to get to locations is a must. 1 year prior experience in video production setting necessary. The Production Aide works directly with government clients and will be expected to take care with his or her appearance. A familiarity with the workings of local government and an interest in government would be very helpful.

On your application, please include your resume, experience, availability, and future career goals.

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
~One (1) year prior experience in a video production setting

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
~Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver's license plus personal transportation to production locations

~Familiarity with the workings of local government and an interest in government highly desirable

BENEFITS
This is a part-time, at-will temporary position with a flexible schedule, and does not provide any benefits, with the exception of paid sick leave. In accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, all temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment. Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment.

QUESTIONS?
Email Miriam at localorigination@sanbrunocable.com

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.