Children's Librarian

Now Hiring: Children's Librarian
Compensation: 23.66 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week – Full Time

The Grand Marais Public Library is seeking a creative, community-oriented Children’s Librarian to join our team in a Librarian I capacity. This position plays a vital role in promoting early literacy and lifelong learning by providing inclusive, engaging library services for children and teens (ages 0–18), as well as their caregivers, educators, and families.

Duties and Responsibilities
Our Librarian I position supports the successful operation of the library by performing a broad range of services for the public starting with direct customer service at the front desk and leading up to assisting with long range planning. The Librarian I may develop and facilitate programs, purchase materials for the collection, maintain the library’s social media platforms, create publicity and marketing materials, and classify and catalog library materials within its focus area—in this case, youths services.

Minimum Requirements
1) Bachelor’s Degree. 2) One year of experience working with the public.

Desirable Training and Experience: Professional experience as a children’s or youth services librarian, or transferable experience in child-focused education and programming. Other work experience in public library environments; high level of computer and digital literacy, experience working with youths and families; experience classifying and cataloging library materials.

Completion of the City's application forms is required and can be accessed at City Hall or the Grand Marais Library, or at ci.grand-marais.mn.us. Cover letter and resume encouraged. The position is open until filled. Contact: Amanda St. John at 218-387-1140 or Amanda@grandmarais.city with any questions.