Library Keeping Volunteer

Confidential

Marion, Iowa permanent

Posted: January 30, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Department: Marion Public Library

Bargaining Unit: Volunteer

Reports to Position: Manager of Patron Services

Pay Grade: N/A

Location: Marion Public Library

JOB SUMMARY

The Marion Public Library is proud to offer its patrons a clean and tidy space to spend their time. With MPL being one of the busiest libraries in the state, it can be a struggle to keep our library clean. This job may include tasks such as sanitizing toys and surfaces in the children’s department, general tidying up of public spaces, light dusting of fixtures and shelves, and cleaning of interior glass surfaces. If you want to help keep the library clean and tidy, this job is for you. This job offers a flexible schedule and the option of putting together a group to volunteer with you.

This position is for you if...

· You enjoy cleanliness and tidiness

· You enjoy working independently, or as a team

· You enjoy some interaction with patrons (directions and wayfinding etc.)

· You want a flexible schedule

· You enjoy starting and finishing quick tasks

· You enjoy being active

· You love your Marion Public Library!

WHAT YOU WILL BE TRAINED ON

Orientation and the Library Bill of Rights

Confidentiality Training

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Patience, flexibility, and curiosity

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Attention to detail

Ability to work both independent and with others

Ability to keep confidential all program attendees and all patron, stakeholder, and donor information learned while volunteering

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull as required

Physical agility, strength, and dexterity necessary for handling library materials, including but not limited to retrieving, shelving, lifting, and moving library materials

Ability to lift up/push to 35 pounds (a cart is provided for moving boxes of books)

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

POTENTIAL BACKGROUND CHECKS INCLUDE:

Sex Offender Registry

Criminal Background Check

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