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Library Assistant II, Chewelah Library
RATE OF PAY: $19.50 per hour
WHERE: Chewelah Library, Branch of the Libraries of Stevens County
Open until filled, review of complete application packets begins March 1st.
The Chewelah branch of the Libraries of Stevens County has a part-time opening for a Library Assistant II. We are looking for highly motivated, hardworking, intelligent people with excellent customer service skills. The primary tasks of the job include helping library patrons of all ages with technology questions, readers’ advisory, research assistance, locating and shelving materials, and checking books in and out. Storytime, youth programs, and community outreach could also be assigned tasks. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure. They will have passion and enthusiasm for public library service and will be energetic, creative, and flexible about providing that service to rural communities. Must be highly skilled at conducting research on the internet and familiar with a wide range of hardware and software. The position may include evening or weekend hours and will be at least 20 hours per week with the potential of subbing at neighboring branches.
Library Assistant I, Chewelah Library
RATE OF PAY: $17 per hour
WHERE: Chewelah Library, Branch of the Libraries of Stevens County
Open until filled, review of complete application packets begins March 1st.
The Chewelah Library has a part-time opening for a Library Assistant I. We are looking for highly motivated, hard working, intelligent people with excellent customer service skills. The primary tasks of the job include: helping library patrons of all ages with technology questions, research, locating materials, and checking books in and out. The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure, and have a capacity to use and learn advanced technology applications. Experience using databases, the Internet, and a variety of software applications is critical. A background in library or educational work is preferred. The position could include evening hours, and will be a total of 20 hours per week.
Library Assistant I, Kettle Falls Library
RATE OF PAY: $16 per hour
WHERE: Kettle Falls Library, Branch of the Libraries of Stevens County
Open until filled, review of complete application packets begins April 26th.
The Kettle Falls Library is looking for highly motivated, hardworking, intelligent people with excellent customer service skills. The primary tasks of the job include: helping library patrons of all ages with technology questions, research, locating materials, and checking books in and out. The ideal candidate will be able to easily multi-task and work efficiently under pressure, and have a capacity to use and learn advanced technology applications. Experience using databases, the Internet, and a variety of software applications is critical. The position could include evening evening hours, driving in all weather conditions, lifting heavy boxes, and will be 20 hours per week.
Library Assistant I, Colville Library
RATE OF PAY: $17 per hour
WHERE: Colville Library, Branch of the Libraries of Stevens County
Open until filled; review of complete application packets begins September 19, 2025.
The Colville Library is looking for highly motivated, hardworking, intelligent people with excellent customer service skills. The primary tasks of the job include: helping library patrons of all ages with technology questions, research, locating materials, and checking books in and out. The ideal candidate will be able to easily multi-task, work efficiently under pressure, and have a capacity to use and learn advanced technology applications. Experience using databases, the Internet, and a variety of software applications is critical. The position may include evening & weekend hours, driving in all weather conditions, lifting heavy boxes, and will be 20 hours per week.
At 20 hours per week, benefits for this position include:
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick
- Retirement Contributions
- Life Insurance
- as well as other perks
RATE OF PAY: $16.66 per hour
WHERE: Colville Library, Branch of the Libraries of Stevens County
Open until filled; review of complete application packets begins October 10, 2025.
The Colville Library is looking for highly motivated, hardworking, intelligent people with excellent customer service skills. The primary focus of the Janitor position is to clean and care for buildings and facilities in order to ensure they are maintained in a safe and healthy manner – including inside and outside job duties. The ideal candidate will be able to easily multi-task, work efficiently with little to no supervision, and have the ability to problem solve and use good judgement. The position may include evening & weekend hours, driving in all weather conditions, lifting heavy boxes, and will be 15 hours per week.
At less than 20 hours per week, benefits for this position include:
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick
Library Assistant I, Lakeside Library
RATE OF PAY: $16 per hour
WHERE: Lakeside Library, Branch of the Libraries of Stevens County
Open until filled, review of complete application packets begins September 25th.
The Lakeside Library is looking for highly motivated, hardworking, intelligent people with excellent customer service skills. The primary tasks of the job include: helping library patrons of all ages with technology questions, research, locating materials, and checking books in and out. The ideal candidate will be able to easily multi-task and work efficiently under pressure, and have a capacity to use and learn advanced technology applications. Experience using databases, the Internet, and a variety of software applications is critical. The position could include evening and weekend hours. The position may include evening hours, driving in all weather conditions, lifting heavy boxes, and will be 20 hours per week.
REQUEST FOR Proposal/QUALIFICATIONS
OWNER’S REPRESENTATION and CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RESPONSE DUE: October 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM PST
Description of the Project:
Based on demonstrated need, four Stevens County Rural Library District (“District”) libraries received grants totaling $1,021,333 through the State of Washington’s Library Capital Improvement Program. These grants, which must be matched by local fundraising, will benefit Chewelah, Colville, Loon Lake, and Northport.
Building upon this opportunity to expand services and make improvements to all libraries in Stevens County, the District intends to renovate its Northport, Colville, and Chewelah libraries, and is in the planning process for development of a new Loon Lake library building and other improvements to real property at a site located at 3988 Hwy 292, Loon Lake, WA 99148.
Approximate value of the new Loon Lake Library building project: $ 1,880,000.00
Approximate value of the Colville Public Library renovation: $ 574,000.00
Approximate value of the Chewelah Public Library renovation: $ 195,000.00
Approximate value of the Northport Library renovation: $ 107,775.00
Please see Request for Proposal for full details.
RESPONSE FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS:
Format:
- Cover letter
- Table of Contents
- Response with pages numbered
Please see full description for submission procedures and additional project details.
Questions may be addressed to:
Amanda Six
Library Director, Stevens County Rural Library District
[email protected] 509.233.9621 x306
Please submit (incomplete applications will not be reviewed) :
- Libraries of Stevens County employment application
- Signed cover letter
- Resume
- Three references
Completed application packets may be submitted via email (*preferred method), mailed or dropped off to:
Becca Moore, Office Manager
Stevens County Rural Library District
4008 Cedar Street
PO Box 744
Loon Lake, WA 99148
[email protected]
Chewelah Library Manager
Chewelah Library
Position: Library Manager
Salary: $47,840 – $58,957 per year
Benefits: Social Security, retirement, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation and sick leave.
Working Hours: 32-40 hours per week, with some evening and possible weekend hours.
Location: Chewelah, Washington. Located 49 miles north of Spokane on U.S. Route 395, Chewelah is a small, thriving city serving a large area in central and southern Stevens County.
Duties: The Chewelah Library Manager is a full-time, highly responsible management and front line public service job involving planning, directing, and supervising patron services for a 4,000 sq ft library facility in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position will include coordinating and overseeing outreach to area schools, technology support, programming for a variety of ages, collection development, staff training, community involvement, coordination with city and county government, local events, and public speaking. The Library Manager has leadership roles on district-wide projects, works closely with others in both the branch and management team, and will assist with coordination of library service throughout the region.
Open until filled; review of applications begins June 27, 2025.
Libraries of Stevens County is one of the newest and most exciting library systems in Eastern Washington. Staff are dedicated to providing library access to a far-flung rural population and are not shy to get creative about ways to accomplish that goal. Chewelah Library is one of seven libraries in the district. Stevens County is famous for its natural beauty and includes the forested Selkirk Mountains, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation area, 49 Degrees North Ski hill (the largest ski area in Washington State) and numerous lakes and streams. Chewelah is a Creative District, promoting art and vision for creative endeavours throughout the town through events, contests, monuments, and more.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MLS Degree from an ALA accredited school of librarianship and/or WA State Certification as a Librarian, or other appropriate degree.
- At least three years of related full-time work experience including supervisory experience, and at least one year of related fulltime library employment, or comparable experience.
Please submit:
- Libraries of Stevens County employment application
- Signed cover letter addressing your work experience related to the skills and abilities required for this position
- Answer these 3 questions:
- Why are you interested in working and living in Stevens County?
- What issues or problems in Stevens County could the library help address? How?
- The Chewelah Library Manager will be expected to be engaged in the surrounding communities (e.g., present at community events, offering relevant or trending topic programs, etc.)). What are some ways you would like to be involved in the community?
- Resume
- Three references
Completed application materials may be submitted through email (*preferred method), mail or dropped off to:
Becca Moore, Administrative Assistant
Stevens County Rural Library District
4008 Cedar Street
PO Box 744
Loon Lake, WA 99148
[email protected]
The position is open until filled.
Job Begins: As soon after hiring as possible.
Loon Lake Library Manager
Loon Lake Library
Position: Library Manager
Salary: $47,840 – $58,957 per year
Benefits: Social Security, retirement, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation and sick leave.
Working Hours: 32-40 hours per week, with some evening and possible weekend hours.
Location: Loon Lake, Washington. Located 28 miles north of Spokane on U.S. Route 395 and WA State Route 292, Loon Lake is an unincorporated community serving a large area in south Stevens County including Loon Lake, Springdale, Valley, Clayton, and Deer Park.
Duties: The Loon Lake Library Manager is a full-time, highly responsible management and front line public service job involving planning, directing, and supervising patron services for a brand new, 4,000 sq ft library facility in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position will include coordinating and overseeing outreach to area schools, technology support, programming for a variety of ages, collection development, staff training, community involvement, coordination with county government, participation on a website development committee, and public speaking. The Library Manager has leadership roles on district-wide projects and will assist with coordination of library service throughout the region.
Open until filled; review of applications begins May 27, 2025.
Libraries of Stevens County is one of the newest and most exciting library systems in Eastern Washington. Staff are dedicated to providing library access to a far-flung rural population and are not shy to get creative about ways to accomplish that goal. Loon Lake Library is one of seven libraries in the district. Stevens County is famous for its natural beauty and includes the forested Selkirk Mountains, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation area, 49 Degrees North Ski hill (the largest ski area in Washington State) and numerous lakes and streams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MLS Degree from an ALA accredited school of librarianship and/or WA State Certification as a Librarian, or other appropriate degree.
- At least three years of related full-time work experience including supervisory experience, and at least one year of related fulltime library employment, or comparable experience.
Please submit:
- Libraries of Stevens County employment application
- Signed cover letter addressing your work experience related to the skills and abilities required for this position
- Answer these 3 questions:
- Why are you interested in working and living in Stevens County?
- What issues or problems in Stevens County could the library help address? How?
- The Loon Lake Library Manager will be expected to be engaged in the surrounding communities (e.g., present at community events, offering relevant or trending topic programs, etc.)). What are some ways you would like to be involved in the community?
- Resume
- Three references
Completed application materials may be submitted through the email (*preferred method), mail or dropped off to:
Becca Moore, Administrative Assistant
Stevens County Rural Library District
4008 Cedar Street
PO Box 744
Loon Lake, WA 99148
[email protected]
The position is open until filled.
Job Begins: As soon after hiring as possible.