Linda Hall Library is seeking a part-time Parking Attendant to join our team! This position offers a flexible schedule Monday through Friday, allowing you to work up to 20 hours per week between the hours of 7am and 5pm and on select evenings, until 7:15pm for event parking.
The Linda Hall Library is one of the world’s foremost independent research libraries devoted to science, engineering, and technology. Through the Library’s collections, programming, and strategic partnerships, the Linda Hall Library brings science to life in new and relevant ways to help others better understand the world in which they live. A nonprofit, privately funded institution, the Library is open to the public free of charge.
The Parking Attendant plays a crucial role in the management and organization of the Linda Hall Library parking facilities. Working alongside the Groundskeeping team, this position involves overseeing visitor traffic, ensuring compliance with parking regulations, and maintaining the orderly use of the Library’s parking areas. The Parking Attendant will contribute to the efficient flow of vehicles, assist with special event parking, and perform tasks essential to the upkeep and safety of the parking lot. By doing so, they play a vital role in enhancing the accessibility and overall visitor experience at the Library.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Monitor automobile traffic at parking lot entrance, ensuring that only patron vehicles visiting the Library are permitted to park, while deterring non-library related vehicles from utilizing the parking lot.
- Explain and enforce Linda Hall Library parking regulations and issuing parking violations if necessary.
- Direct traffic to alternate parking locations.
- Assist with after hour event parking by guiding guests to appropriate parking areas and provide necessary information regarding parking and the event.
- Perform tasks essential to the upkeep and safety of the parking lot.
- Completes all other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the Library.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience interacting with the public
Desirable
- Previous outdoor experience
COMPETENCIES
Safe Practices: Demonstrates commitment and adherence to safety protocols. Maintains a clean and secure work environment. Is vigilant when undertaking hazardous or potentially risky tasks.
Effective Communication: Expresses ideas clearly, actively listens to others, and checks for understanding. Adapts communication style to different audiences and seeks input.
Helping Others: Identifies opportunities to extend support, empathy, and action to alleviate the challenges faced by colleagues, patrons, or other stakeholders. Seeks opportunities to offer solutions and make positive contributions.
Patron/Visitor Focus: Prioritizes the needs and experiences of Library patrons or visitors. Connects patrons with relevant collections, services, and programs, ensuring that the library remains a welcoming and valuable community resource.
Adaptability: Exhibits the capacity to modify and adjust work methods in response to evolving circumstances or shifting demands. Remains open-minded, embraces change, and proactively seeks innovative solutions to new challenges.
Flexibility: Adapts easily to new or changing situations. Is open-minded, willing to adjust, and nimble when faced with shifting circumstances.
Reliability: Maintains a steady demeanor and can be trusted to deliver on promises and commitments. Is a person that can be depended on.
Responsiveness: Reacts promptly and positively to requests or changes. Consistently provides timely and appropriate responses and is adaptable and attentive to people and situations.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Not applicable
COMPANY VALUES/STATEMENTS
The Linda Hall Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
The Linda Hall Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.