Collections Management Project Support Assistant

*All student employment positions on campus are covered by a negotiated contract with the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (UGSDW).

Job title: Collections Management Project Assistant

The Collections Management Project Assistant (CMPA) is a student worker position which sees to the collections management needs of the Grinnell College Libraries. CMPAs report directly to the Manager of Access Services and/or the assigned project manager. This position will assist library staff in large-scale shifting, relocation, organizing, and cleaning tasks. Student workers in this position will be trained on the organizational systems of the library to ensure correct placement of all materials as projects are completed. At times a physically demanding position, the CMPA performs duties which directly contribute to the Libraries' smooth operational standards and successful project implementation as changes are made to the organization of the Libraries' collection.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Duties as assigned by project lead, including

• Shifting, hauling, and carting items between locations (Burling Library, Kistle Science Library, Offsite Storage facility)
• Pulling listed items for recycling and/or relocation
• Completing cleaning and other maintenance tasks as needed