The City of Richmond Main Library is seeking one Part-Time Office Assistant Courier that will support the delivery of library books, materials, and services. Daily the library receives new books from vendors. These boxes need to be unpacked, parking slips confirmed, and prepared for delivery to any of the 9 library locations in the Richmond Public Library system. This position needs basic literacy and physical stamina to move materials and assist with boxing and unboxing books as well as moving chairs, tables, and other fixtures and furnishings to facilitate programs and meetings that occur in library locations. This is a critical position because it supports higher level processing and delivery of library resources. Position is part-time (30 hours).

Duties include but are not limited to
This class provides clerical and office support activities, administrative coordination and delivery services. Incumbents provide basic clerical and administrative support tasks following prescribed procedures and instructions. As assigned, work may include:

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  Receptionist duties, including furnishing general information
• Data entry
• Filing and maintaining filing systems
• Answering phones and taking messages
• Copying, ordering and maintaining supplies and forms
• Preparing bulk mailing, distributing mail and providing general information to staff, youth and/or the public
• Serving as a courier/driver to deliver books, materials, bank deposits, and mail.
• Loading and unloading mail, other materials, and equipment from a vehicle
• Sorting, processing, and distributing mail,
• Preparing mail for postage
• Assisting with the packaging of items; and
• Operating machines to insert and fold notices into mailers.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge in US postal regulations. Skilled in customer service and oral and written communication. Proven ability to work independently with little direct supervision and maintain a professional attitude. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of general office receptionist duties
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approve by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Motor Vehicle Operator\'s License with a satisfactory driving record

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.