Salary: $16.53 - $19.51 Hourly Location : San Bernardino, CA Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 25-00361-08 Department: Library Opening Date: 08/11/2025 Closing Date: 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Why Join Team SB Are you looking for an opportunity for growth and development while serving the community? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Library as a Part-Time Library Page! About the City: As a future member of our team, you'll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history - shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences - continues to inspire the city's evolving identity. San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It's a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose - and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful. About the Position: The City of San Bernardino is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Library Page to join the Library Department. This part-time position supports the operations of several library divisions and plays a key role in delivering valuable services to the community. When assigned to the Jack L. Hill Lifelong Learning Center, the Library Page will assist with adult literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, and youth homework help. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and community service, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact by supporting lifelong learning and helping others succeed. Evening and Saturday availability required; up to 19 hours per week. What You'll Be Doing Here The Ideal Candidate:
- People Skills: Builds effective working relationships with internal staff and the public while demonstrating professionalism, confidence, and responsiveness.
- Literacy Program Assistance: Supports the Literacy Division by assisting with learner intake, providing one-on-one tutoring, and leading small group classes using pre-developed curriculum.
- Customer Service: Assists patrons with directional reference questions, helps locate materials, supports basic computer use, and participates in outreach and in-house programs.
- Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences and represent the City in various settings.
Day in the life consists of: As a Library Page with the City of San Bernardino, your day will focus on supporting the daily operations of the library, ensuring an organized and welcoming environment for all patrons. Whether assisting with literacy programs, maintaining materials, or helping visitors navigate the library, you'll play an important role in providing excellent public service and promoting lifelong learning. Your day may include:
- Providing one-on-one and small group tutoring to adults seeking to improve their English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
- Supporting the Homework Help program by assisting K-8 students with English and math assignments.
- Offering friendly and helpful customer service in person and by phone to ensure a positive library experience for all users.
- Assisting in the creation of flyers, program displays, and other outreach or promotional materials.
- Supporting family programs and participating in outreach events that promote library services within the community.
- Maintaining clean and orderly shelves by straightening, rearranging, and returning materials; monitoring assigned areas for neatness and proper organization.
- Assisting patrons with locating materials, answering basic reference questions, supporting public computer use, and participating in in-house programs.
For more information on this position please Click Here to view the job description. What You Need to QualifyEducation and Experience: Must be 16 years of age or older. If under age 18 and a current student must obtain a valid work permit prior to hire. Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment: A valid State driver's license is required. Knowledge of:
- Alphabetic and numeric filing systems.
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Basic record keeping methods.
- Basic methods, practices, and techniques of modern library work.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
- Principles of public relations.
- General office policies and procedures, computers, and general office equipment.
- Equipment maintenance practices and methods.
Skill in:
- Performing routine library work and accomplishing manual and clerical duties.
- Assisting library patrons using library resources.
- Participating in various library outreach activities.
- Operating a variety of office equipment
- Sorting and filing alphabetically or numerically.
- Sorting, shelving, and organizing various materials.
- Following oral and written instructions.
- Working effectively with other employees.
- Communicating clearly and concisely
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
- Providing customer service.
- Teaching basic reading, writing, computer, and a variety of other skills.
Physical Requirements: Employees work in a typical library environment where under the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to manipulate, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment, reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Recruitment Timeline: This recruitment will close on Sunday, August 31, 2025, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applications review: Week of Monday, September 1, 2025 1st Interview: Week of September 9, 2025, or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE) 2nd Interview: Week of September 15, 2025, or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**How to Apply and What to Expect Next All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City's official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will close on August 31, 2025, until the position is filled or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application. Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position. Successful candidates shall be required to: •Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.•Degree verification•Pass a pre-employment medical exam, which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Exam, and Drug screen. •Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity. E-Verify Participation The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States. Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee's Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at Disclaimers The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) ###-####. This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Human Resources at Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org. Temporary, part-time and seasonal employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in the City's deferred compensation plan is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7.5% of their salary per pay period. 01 The department is seeking candidates who are at least 16 years of age. Applicants under 18 will be required to provide a valid work permit. Are you at least 16 years old?
02 Which best describes your experience with Microsoft Outlook and other digital software?
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- Some experience
- Intermediate
- Expert
03 Do you have experience tutoring, teaching, or working with learners of various ages and skill levels?
- No experience
- Some experience
- Intermediate
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04 Are you available to work up to nineteen (19) hours per week?
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