Media Assistant (3.5 hours; 5 days during 6/18/25-8/13/25)
Job | Posted 3 months ago
Position Areas
Pupil Services
Description
Please review complete job description attached to this posting for detailed Duties and Responsibilities.
Description: The Media Assistant assists with the effective and efficient operation of the media center. This includes helping students and staff effectively utilize the resources and facilities within the media center as well as cataloging, processing, and circulating both digital and physical media materials.
Starting pay is $21.08 per hour. For additional details, please see the attached master agreement.
Job Summary:
- Assists students and staff in the use of the media center, equipment, and resources.
- Sets up and problem solves computer and multimedia equipment issues when students and/or staff need assistance.
- Supervises students in the media center or other school locations so that students act in a safe manner appropriate to the school environment.
- Assists in the circulation and maintenance of the media collection (print and digital), including using the digital district library catalog program to check out/in materials, sending overdue notices, shelving books, and repairing materials.
- Keeps the digital and print collections in order by following proper circulation and catalog procedures, including shelving practices and maintaining clean and accurate database records.
- Assists in the ordering, receiving, and processing of new media and resource materials, including entering new materials into the media/classroom circulation system, barcoding and labeling materials, and maintaining the online catalog records.
- Ensures that records are up-to-date and materials are available for use.
- Runs various reports for staff and maintains the inventory for both the digital and physical collections.
- Transfers student's information between systems.
- Assists in the maintenance of various technology equipment.
- Performs duties, such as, typing correspondence, copying and laminating, preparing purchase orders, compiling new book lists, circulating materials, filing, entering data, and packaging materials for shipment or interlibrary loan.
- Fulfill other job-related duties as required.
- High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
- AA or Bachelor's degree in communications, media or library sciences preferred.
- Understanding of information media and library science.
- Technology skills with computer software and hardware.
- 1 to 2 years of Media experience preferred.
- The hiring manager reserves the right to request a skills test prior to hire.
- Experience with Google Workplace and Destiny is preferred.
- Willingness to accept and follow direction.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to use library and office equipment to maintain accurate and timely records.
- Training and/or experience in the use of computer and media equipment.
- Ability to learn cataloging rules and library procedures.
- Ability to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Posted By
Elk River Public School District
District Office 327 King Avenue, Elk River, MN 55330
At the following locations