Warehouse & Bookstore Associate

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a Warehouse & Bookstore Associate with the volunteer program at the Sahara West Library. This position will work in the Donation Warehouse, Sahara West Library, and Volunteer Program.

General Summary:

Under direct supervision from the Volunteer Program Coordinator, performs a variety of work in support and operation of the Donation Warehouse, Sahara West Library Bookstore, and volunteer program. Exercises general supervision over Donation Warehouse and Bookstore volunteers in absence of management. Provides operational support, volunteer engagement, event coordination, and sales related responsibilities. Supports daily operations and ensures smooth workflows, excellent customer service, and a positive environment for volunteers and customers.

Description of Hours and Wages:

The pay range for this position is $24.91 to $33.38 per hour. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, FLSA non-exempt position.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.

*We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around October 21, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supports daily warehouse and bookstore operations with efficiency and attention to detail; trains and supports volunteers on procedures, customer service, and safety practices.
2. Accepts and processes public donations and withdrawn library materials; sorts materials for distribution to library branches, book sales, programs, the online Amazon store, the Sahara West Library Bookstore, third party partners, or recycling.
3. Maintains inventory organization and records, and ensures supplies are consistently stocked.
4. Receives, empties, and loads boxes and courier bins of library materials; performs basic maintenance or repair on library equipment.
5. Lists eligible items for online sale; adjusts pricing based on demand, condition, and market trends; picks, prepares, and packages online orders for shipment.
6. Ensures the bookstore remains well stocked and visually appealing; coordinates volunteer scheduling to ensure full coverage during open hours.
7. Supports large scale book sale events, including inventory management, planning, promotion, setup, and execution.
8. Coordinates materials, equipment, volunteer staffing, and payment systems for book sales events; assists with on-site customer service and sales support during events.
9. Assists with monthly reporting for volunteer hours, warehouse activity, Amazon sales, and bookstore performance.
10. Gathers and relays feedback from volunteers and customers to improve processes, operations, and efficiency.
11. Supports volunteer onboarding, scheduling, and communication.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Event Planning and Coordination
• Record Keeping, Documentation, and Reporting
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Inventory Systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Required: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience:

Required: Two (2) years of experience working in library, retail, and/or warehouse environments.

Preferred: Four (4) years of experience working in library, retail, and/or warehouse environments; and experience with nonprofit or volunteer-driven organizations and online sales platforms.

Physical Requirements:

Essential and marginal functions involve frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items; pushing loaded, wheeled hand trucks and book carts of very heavy weight (100-150 pounds); and/or the operation of office equipment or keyboard, in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to train, motivate, and support volunteers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately, independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments for accurate and efficient results.
• Ability to accept and manage change and maintain flexibility.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in preparing reports, tracking metrics, and maintaining organized records.

*PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

Saturday: 9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Tuesday: 9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Wednesday: 9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Thursday: 9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Friday: 9:15 AM - 5:45 PM

The anticipated training schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Upon completion of the training period, the schedule will transition to Tuesday through Saturday. This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance insurance.
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.
• Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/