Full-Time Positions

ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER / ADULT PROGRAMMER – Full-time public service position at Sanders Library (10200 Johnson Dr, Sherwood, AR 72120). We are seeking a positive, collaborative individual to help lead our team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in empathetic leadership, project management, and working with adult learners. Essential duties of this position include assisting the Branch Manager with management functions including scheduling, supervision, and staff development; modeling excellent communication and customer service skills; performing functions associated with a public library environment such as circulation, guest services, instructional assistance, and administrative reporting; executing all aspects of library activities and events for adults, including program development, marketing and promotion, implementation, and analysis. Must be able to work independently and to organize and complete multiple assignments concurrently. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to function under flexible and changing conditions required. Candidates must be able to reach, lift, push and pull up to 50lbs, and be able to stand for periods of time. Schedule will include some nights and Saturdays. Salary range starts at $39,520/yr. 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; be sure to upload a cover letter and resume. Position open until filled.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT – Full-time (40 hour/week) public service position at the Williams Library (1800 S. Chester St., Little Rock, AR 72206). Essential duties and responsibilities include assisting patrons on the circulation desk, at self-service kiosks, and throughout the library space as needed, and all day-to-day tasks performed by library staff. Other duties will include working with the audiovisual collection, processing new materials, mending, shelving library materials as well as checking materials in and out, answering patron questions, registering patrons for library cards, information searching, and basic computer troubleshooting. This position requires experience with technology, the willingness to enforce rules of conduct, excellent communication, customer service, and attention to detail. Experience with children and teens a plus. Must be able to work full-time including evenings & Saturdays. Salary range starts at $15.37 per hour and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday pay, life insurance, and company-paid retirement. To apply, please complete the online application. Position opened until filled.

LIBRARY SAFETY OFFICER – Full-time (40 hrs. per week). The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking a library safety officer at the Fletcher Library. Our ideal candidate is an approachable, friendly, and team-oriented individual who enjoys working with patrons of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences, and has a customer-service-oriented approach to public safety. The work schedule will be Monday and Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Key responsibilities include working closely with library staff to address daily challenges with a respectful and inclusive approach; proactively addressing problem behavior before corrective action is required; building relationships with a large after-school crowd; enforcing the library’s Rules of Conduct with fairness and understanding; accurately documenting incidents; patrolling our large campus; and responding to and assisting with emergencies. Must be able to stand, walk for extended periods of time, and work indoors and outdoors. Some computer experience is required and must have reliable transportation. Spanish language skills 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. Application open until filled.

Part-Time Positions

LIBRARY ASSISTANT – Part-time 20 hours/week public service position at the McMath Library. Essential duties and responsibilities include supervising volunteers, overseeing the daily after-school meal service program, managing the food pantry inventory, assisting patrons on the circulation desk, self-service kiosks, and throughout the library space as needed, as well as all day-to-day tasks performed by library staff. This position requires experience with technology, digital media, excellent communication, and customer service. Other duties include shelving library materials, checking materials in and out, answering patron questions, registering patrons for library cards, information searching, and basic computer troubleshooting. Applicants must be available to work every Monday from 4pm-8pm and every Saturday from 9am-6pm; the remaining eight hours are spread throughout the week. 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

No positions available.