Full-Time Positions

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – Central Arkansas Library System is seeking a full-time (40 hrs/week) maintenance technician to maintain/repair equipment, physical structures, furnishings, and building systems for public library facilities. High school diploma or equivalent and valid AR driver’s license. Other requirements include must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods of time, push, pull, and squat, and have basic computer skills.  Candidate must also be able to work in team-oriented, task-sharing environment. Other duties as assigned.  Salary range starts at $16.11/hr.  with excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, company paid pension, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and holiday pay. Submit application and resume, including names and phone numbers for three professional references, to Ed Studer at maintenancejobs@cals.org.  Position open until filled.

SPECIALTY PROGRAMMER(TEACHING GARDEN & GREENHOUSE COORDINATOR) – The Children’s Library & Learning Center (4800 W. 10^th St., Little Rock, AR 72204) is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Specialty Programmer to lead and maintain our teaching garden, greenhouse, and beekeeping programs. This person will oversee all aspects of garden and greenhouse maintenance as well as promote, manage, and maintain the pollinator habitats on the library grounds. This role involves developing engaging programs, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the sustainability of the library’s teaching garden initiatives. The ideal candidate will have public service experience, knowledge of gardening and greenhouse management, and a passion for working with a diverse audience. Experience with beekeeping is preferred. The pay is $16.47 per hour with excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, company paid pension, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday pay and eligibility to participate in CALS 457 retirement plan. To apply, please send application and resume to childrenslibraryjobs@cals.org with the subject heading Specialty Programmer. The position is open until it is filled.

LIBRARY SAFETY OFFICER – The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking a full-time (40 hrs/week) library safety officer to work at the Main Library campus.  The candidate should be outgoing, friendly, team-oriented, and enjoy working with all ages and have a customer service-oriented approach to public safety while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Experience working with marginalized communities a plus. Essential duties include working closely with library staff to solve challenges throughout the day and help diffuse various situations in a positive, courteous, and professional manner. Additional responsibilities include assisting patrons with information and assisting staff with public safety concerns. Must be able to stand, walk for extended periods of time, work indoors and outdoors. Some computer experience is required and must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Spanish language skills a plus, but not required.  Applicants must be available to work some evenings and Saturdays. Pay starts at $16.11 and includes excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, company paid pension, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave and holiday pay. Submit application and resume to Joe Hudak at securityjobs@cals.org, with the header “Library Safety Officer.” Position open until filled.

LIBRARY SAFETY OFFICER – The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking a full-time (40 hrs. per week) library safety officer to work Monday-Friday with some Saturdays as needed at the Williams Library (1800 Chester St., Little Rock, AR, 72206). The candidate should be outgoing, friendly, team-orientated, and enjoy working with all ages and have a customer service-oriented approach to public safety while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Experience working with youth a plus. Essential duties include working closely with branch staff to solve challenges throughout the day and help diffuse various situations in a positive, courteous, and professional manner. Additional responsibilities include assisting patrons with information and assisting staff with public safety concerns. Must be able to stand, walk for extended periods of time, work indoors and outdoors. Some computer experience is required and must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Spanish language skills a plus, but not required. Pay starts at $16.11 and includes excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, company paid pension, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and holiday pay. Submit application and resume to Latina Sheard at williamslibraryjobs@cals.org, with the header “Library Safety Officer.” Position open until filled.

Part-Time Positions

LIBRARY ASSISTANT – Part-time (24 hour/week) public service position at the Terry Library (2015 Napa Valley Dr., Little Rock, AR 72212). 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. This position requires experience with technology, the willingness to enforce rules of conduct, excellent communication, customer service, and attention to detail. Other duties include 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. Applicants must be available to work some evenings and Saturdays. Salary range starts at $15.37 per hour and benefits include paid time off, holiday pay, and eligibility to participate in the CALS 457 retirement plan. Please send resume and application to terrylibraryjobs@cals.org with Part-Time Library Assistant in the subject line. Position open until filled.

LIBRARY CLERK – Part-time 20 hours/week public service position at the Thompson Library (38 Rahling Circle, Little Rock, AR 72223). Seeking energetic, customer service-oriented applicant with exceptional sorting ability, great attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Essential duties include shelving items, shelf reading, emptying book bins, working the circulation desk, and answering patron questions. Must be able to stand for long periods, push and pull at least 50 lbs., lift, squat, and work every other Friday and Saturday. The pay is $15.00 per hour. Benefits include paid time off, holiday pay, and eligibility to participate in CALS 457 retirement plan. To apply, please send the application to thompsonlibraryjobs@cals.org  with the heading Library Clerk. Position open until filled.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT – Part-time (20 hour/week) public service position at the Millie Brooks Library (13024 Hwy 365 S., Wrightsville, 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. This position requires experience with technology, the willingness to enforce rules of conduct, excellent communication, customer service, and attention to detail. Other duties include 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. Scheduled hours for this position are: Tuesdays 9am-4:30pm, Wednesdays 11:30am-4:30pm, and Thursdays 9am-4:30pm. Salary range starts at $15.37 per hour and benefits include paid time off, holiday pay, and eligibility to participate in the CALS 457 retirement plan. Please send resume and application to milliebrooksjobs@cals.org with Library Assistant in the subject line. Position open until filled.

Temporary / Seasonal Positions

THEATER CLERK – The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking a theater clerk to work at the Ron Robinson Theater on Library Square.  The Theater clerk will work up to 20 hours per week as needed at various events at the theater.  Essential duties include working in the concession stand selling alcohol and other snacks, setting up and breaking down events, and providing excellent customer service.  Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, be able to stand for long periods and able to push, pull and lift at least 50lbs.  Work schedule mostly evenings and weekends, but can include some days. Pay is $15.00 per hour. To apply, send application with the heading Theater Clerk to adminjobs@cals.org.  Position is open until filled, and we are looking to fill right away.