Created: 10-11-17
Last Login: 03-18-26
Grand Marais Public Library advertisements
Youth Librarian
Description: Compensation: $24.37 Hours: 40 hours per week – Full Time Deadline: Open until filled Position Objectives: The Grand Marais Public Library is seeking a creative, community-oriented Librarian I to join our team. With an emphasis on youth services, 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: The Librarian I supports the successful operation of the library by performing a broad range of professional library services. Responsibilities include providing direct public service at the front desk; developing and facilitating programs; selecting and purchasing materials for the collection; maintaining the library’s social media platforms; creating publicity and marketing materials; and classifying and cataloging library materials within the assigned focus area youth services. Librarian I staff contribute to shared library operations and may support services outside their primary focus area as needed to ensure continuity of service during staff absences, turnover, and recurring programs. 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. Experience working in a public library environment; high level of computer and digital literacy; experience working with youth and families; and experience classifying and cataloging library materials. More Information: Cover letter and resume encouraged. Completion of the City’s application forms is required and can be accessed at City Hall or the Grand Marais Public Library, or at ci.grand-marais.mn.us. Contact: Elektra Branwen, Library Director, 218-387-1140 with questions.
Publish Date: 03-18-26
Library Clerk
Description: Compensation: $20.33 per hour Hours: 17 - 25 hours per week. Deadline: Open until filled Position Objectives: The Grand Marais Public Library is seeking a part time Library Clerk. When you share your excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, interest in libraries, and technology skills with the library, you help inspire a sense of community belonging in Cook County. You also encourage literacy and support the lifelong love of learning. Starting wage is $20.33 per hour. Job description and application forms are available at ci.grand-marais.mn.us/apply. Duties and Responsibilities: Library clerks work as a team to create a welcoming, comfortable place for the public to explore, learn, create and connect. In addition to processing, shelving and routing library materials, they help people access relevant information, use public access technology including the Internet or photocopier, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Through high quality customer service, they build relationships with folks from all walks and stages of life. In doing so, they foster a sense of community belonging for all Cook County’s residents and visitors. Minimum Requirements: Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, interest in libraries, computer skills, High School diploma, six months working with the public. Library experience is a plus. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule of 17-25 hours per week, weekdays 9:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Wednesday evenings and Saturdays. Access the job announcement, job description, and city application here at www.ci.grand-marais.mn.us/apply. To be considered for this position, submit a completed City application form to Grand Marais City Hall, or to Library Director Elektra Branwen at Elektra.Branwen@alslib.info. A cover letter and resume are welcome but not required. Questions: contact Library Director Elektra Branwen at (218) 387-1140 or email:
Publish Date: 03-18-26