Full-Time Positions

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR – Full-time (40 hours/week). The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Volunteer Coordinator to administer CALS’s volunteer program. This position is based at the Main Library (100 Rock Street, Little Rock, AR 72201) but will require occasional visits to all CALS locations across our two-county service area. Primary responsibilities include recruiting, training, scheduling, and managing volunteers, as well as collaborating with colleagues to address systemwide volunteer needs. The ideal candidate should be organized, outgoing, and passionate about working with volunteers. This job also involves providing training to library staff who work with volunteers. The schedule includes working Monday-Friday, though occasional work on evenings and weekends may be required for special events. Salary starts at $23.02 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. Click here to view the full job description. To apply, please complete the online application; be sure to upload a cover letter and resume. We are aiming to interview candidates for this position the week of December 1, 2025, with an anticipated start date of December 29, 2025, or January 12, 2026.

TEEN PROGRAMMER – Full-time (40 hours/week). Thompson Library (38 Rahling Cir., Little Rock, AR 72223) is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Teen Programmer to lead and coordinate activities for teens, both in the library and out in the community. Responsibilities include planning, promoting, and implementing engaging, age-appropriate activities for teens. The ideal candidate should be outgoing, creative and love working with kids of all ages. This job also involves introducing and suggesting books and authors that promote a love of reading, as well as assisting with day-to-day tasks performed by library staff, including the willingness to enforce rules of conduct. Must be comfortable working with the public, children and teens, and providing friendly and professional assistance to a diverse community. The schedule includes working every other Saturday. Salary starts at $16.47 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. Position open until filled.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMER – Full-time (40 hour/week). Thompson Library (38 Rahling Cir, Little Rock, AR 72223) is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Children’s Programmer to lead and coordinate children’s activities both in the library and out in the community. Responsibilities include planning, promoting, and implementing engaging, age-appropriate activities for children and families. The ideal candidate should be outgoing, creative and love working with kids of all ages. Activities include story time, crafting, afterschool events, and other creative endeavors. This job also involves introducing and suggesting books and authors that promote literacy to families, as well as assisting with day-to-day tasks performed by library staff, including the willingness to enforce rules of conduct. Must be comfortable working with the public, children and teens, and providing friendly and professional assistance to a diverse community. The schedule includes working every other Saturday. Salary starts at $16.47 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. This position is open until filled.

Part-Time Positions

LIBRARY CLERK – Part-time 20 hours/week public service position at the Dee Brown Library (6325 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209). Seeking energetic, customer service-oriented applicants with exceptional sorting ability, great attention to detail, and communication skills. Essential duties include shelving items, shelf reading, emptying book bins, working the circulation desk, and resolving patron issues. Must be able to stand for long periods, push and pull at least 50 lbs., lift, and squat. Must be able to work Saturdays 9:00am-6:00pm. Spanish language skills preferred and may be eligible for a pay differential. The pay is $15.00 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.