Full-Time Positions

LIBRARY SAFETY OFFICER – The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking a full-time (40 hrs/week) library safety officer to work weekday hours, with evenings and Saturdays at the Children’s Library & Learning Center (4800 W 10th St., Little Rock, AR, 72204). The candidate must be outgoing, friendly, team-oriented, enjoy working with people of all ages, and have a customer service-oriented approach to public safety while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Essential duties include working closely with branch staff to solve daily challenges and help diffuse various situations in a positive, courteous, and professional manner, interacting with youth, enforcing the rules of conduct, directing people to services, and assisting staff with public safety concerns. Experience working with youth preferred. Must be able to stand, walk for extended periods of time, work indoors and outdoors. Some computer experience is a plus, but not required. Salary starts at $16.11 per hour and includes excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, company paid retirement, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and holiday pay. To apply, please complete the online application. Open until filled.

Part-Time Positions

LIBRARY ASSISTANT – Part-time 20 hours/week. Fletcher Library is seeking an engaged, adaptable, and service-minded individual to join our team. This is a front-line customer service position at a fast-paced, people-focused, community library and requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and technology skills. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and creating a supportive and inclusive work culture. Duties include working the public service desk; assisting patrons in finding, requesting, and checking out library materials both in person and over the phone; helping patrons access digital materials and mobile printing services on their personal devices; providing support and basic troubleshooting for patrons using public computers; organizing and shelving library materials; assisting with afterschool meal distribution; and performing a variety of day-to-day circulation-related tasks. This position requires a nonjudgmental attitude, emotional resilience, and the ability to balance compassion with clear boundaries. Every other Saturday required. Spanish language skills a plus. The pay is $15.37 per hour. Benefits include paid time off, holiday pay, and eligibility to participate in the CALS 457 retirement plan. To apply, please complete the online application. Position open until filled.

Temporary / Seasonal Positions

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMMERS – part-time positions (20 hours/week) – Central Arkansas Library System seeks high energy applicants to plan and implement early literacy programs for young children across our fourteen-branch library system as well as hands-on activities for elementary-age students in libraries and through outreach to summer programs. Ideal candidates will have experience or training in working with children in an educational or enrichment setting. This position requires travel to library branches, area schools, and childcare centers. $16.47/hour. To apply, please complete the online application. Open until filled.