New Hanover County, NC is hiring: Casual Part Time Library Courier in Wilmington

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : New Hanover County, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202500057
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 03/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Information
New Hanover County Public Library seeks a part-time Library Courier to fulfill customer requests and support the work of county departments by moving materials between our four library locations and transporting materials to and from county offices.

Essential Duties

• Makes customer service a priority, delivering materials quickly and courteously
• Safely transports materials using a county van
• Obeys traffic regulations and practice defensive driving
• Moves heavy bins in and out of buildings with dollies and hand trucks
• Loads courier van several times per day, maximizing space and minimizing wear and tear
• Adheres to a schedule to visit library and county facilities, driving 70 miles or more per shift

New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity and Equity, New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.

Hours:The current opening is for one day a week, Mondays, with occasional substitute days. The shift typically runs from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 or 2:00 p.m.

Employment Type:
Part-time, non-exempt

Salary Information:
The salary for this position is $17.00/hour.
Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
Qualifications

Library Couriers must be:

• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds
• Able to bend, stoop and reach
• Capable of pulling and pushing a loaded cart with up to 50 pounds of force.

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

• Valid Driver's License (from any state) and good driving record required at time of application.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required by first date of employment with good driving record

Other Information

Applicant Information:
After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for.All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include

• Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions);
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
• Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Employee assistance program;
• 100% employer paid long term disability;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click

Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. Part-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.
01

Indicate the length of your work experience in a front line customer service role:

• No work experience
• Less than 1 year of work experience
• 1 year but fewer than 2 years of work experience
• 2 years but fewer than 3 years of work experience
• 3 years but fewer than 5 years of work experience
• 5 or more years of work experience

02

As a requirement for this position, you must be:•Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds•Able to bend, stoop and reach•Capable of pulling and pushing a loaded cart with up to 50 pounds of force.Are you able to fulfill this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you eligible to obtain a NC Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
• n/a - already have NC DL

05

Have you had 2 or more driving violation tickets in the previous 12 months or 3 or more in the previous 25 months? *Please note: Answering yes to this question will not automatically disqualify you from consideration for the position.

• Yes
• No

06

Have you had your driver's license suspended or revoked for any reason in the last three years?

• Yes
• No

Required Question