Job Posting Title High School Library Program Aide

Original Job Posting Date:

2026-10-19

Job Posting Title High School Library Program Aide

Salary: $16.97/ Hourly

The City of Salem Public Library is seeking energetic, detail-oriented high school students who are interested in serving their community as library employees. Library Program Aides are responsible for assisting with circulation tasks, such as shelving returned library materials, pulling materials from a list, and processing returned materials. The successful candidates for this position will have excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail for shelving library materials with accuracy. This position requires afternoon and weekend availability.

This position is a seasonal assignment limited to up to nine months from the date of hire. Program Aides work under the direction of a lead worker or supervisor.

What you will do:

• Shelve books both numerically by Dewey Decimal classification system and alphabetically by author.
• Collect books used in the library and return them to shelves.
• Collect materials from the book return and assist with checking in materials.
• Check shelves for correct placement of books.
• Retrieve items from a list to fulfil patron requests or to assist with collection maintenance.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check and drug test (including marijuana).
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be enrolled as a high school student.

Physical Requirements

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Perform tasks that may require the incumbent to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand and walk for sustained periods of time, push, pull, lift, grasp, use manual dexterity, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Visual acuity necessary to organize and shelve library materials with a high level of accuracy.
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Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to receive, interpret, and execute instructions effectively.
• Flexibility and a high degree of comfort with change.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Desire to support a diverse and inclusive team-oriented workplace.

Where can I find out more about the position?

Go to the City of Salem Job Classification Page and search for Program Aide or view the full job description by clicking here.

How can I apply?

Visit the City of Salem Available Job Opportunities Page. To apply, click on the "Apply" button to complete your application. Please note that hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process. Please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.

Work Shift:

Benefits Information:

Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, so please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job application.

In some cases, if we are unable to hire a qualified candidate for this classification, we may also consider candidates for related classifications.

If applicable for this posting, other job classifications that may be considered are listed below:

Program Aide

As applicable for this posting, the pay range(s) below include the combined hourly and/or salary ranges for all classifications listed above. The exact pay range will depend on the specific classification for which you are hired.

This position's estimated compensation is:

$16.97 - $16.97/ Hourly

Job Type:

Department:

Heather Deede-Jones)

Location:

Library Main

Opening Date:

2026-10-19

About us:

Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.

The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.

The Salem Police Department is the fourth largest agency in Oregon. We are a full-service department with myriad special teams and career advancement opportunities. In November 2020, the department moved into a modern 104,000-square-foot facility with many amenities for employees, featuring purposeful efficiency design for operations and amenities that promote employee wellness.

The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of our community, including our team!

The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

How can I apply?

The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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