Marshall District Library is seeking a kind, flexible, and enthusiastic person to join our Programming & Community Engagement Department. Please see the description below.
AVAILABLE POSITION: Library Assistant, Programming & Community Engagement Department
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours
PAY RATE: $14.03 per hour with merit increases; benefits include health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, paid holidays
JOB SUMMARY: Library Assistants provide library services to library visitors of all ages. These services include:
- Delivery of circulation, information and reader’s advisory services for patrons of all ages
- Assisting patrons with public computer use
- Creating library displays
- Monitoring after school students
- Working with volunteers
- Using library technology to meet the needs of the community served
- Position responsibilities primarily assigned in marketing, community outreach, and delivering library programs to people of all-ages
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum high school diploma
- Experience working with children required
- Experience with library and mobile technology
- Accuracy and skill in keyboarding required
- Commitment to customer service excellence
- Excellent oral and written communication skills essential
- Ability to organize multiple assignments and work independently
- Creativity in developing and implementing library programs and services
- Flexibility in scheduling
PREFERRED:
- Desire to work with people of all ages, with a particular focus on middle school students
- Knowledge of the Marshall community and a desire to engage with it
- Experience in youth development
- College coursework
- Attention to detail
Additionally to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual will be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, moving, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers.
APPLY: Submit application or resume to: Angela Semifero, Library Director, Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green Street, Marshall, MI 49068. Electronic submissions to: SemiferoA@YourMDL.org. Applications are due by Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 5:30 pm.
PLEASE NOTE: All candidates will be notified of our decision by mail or email within 3-4 weeks after the deadline date. We ask that no inquiries be made about the status of your application during this period.