We're Hiring!

Want to join the JPL team? Check out our latest position opening (below) and apply at the library!

Joplin Public Library--CHILDREN’S ASSISTANT: 20 hrs per week. Two years of college preferred or equivalent experience. Must enjoy working with children and their parents, have excellent customer service skills, strong computer skills, and a love of literature. Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task. Experience with planning and presenting children’s programs a plus. Must be available to work a flexible schedule (see below), willing to plan and present in-house and outreach programs to all age groups. Library experience is not required, but enthusiasm and creativity are a must. Starting pay is $11.16 per hour and benefits include paid vacation, sick and personal leave, and some holidays.

Must apply in person at Joplin Public Library, 300 S Main St, before February 17.

The schedule requires flexibility, with the hours varying week-to-week, but here's a sample two-week rotation:

Week One:

• Saturday 9--6 or 10--4 (8 or 6 hrs)
• Sunday 1:00--5:00 p.m. (4 hrs)
• Monday 4:00--8:00 p.m. (4 hrs)
• Tuesday Off
• Wednesday Off
• Thursday 9:00--1:00 p.m. (4 hrs)
• Friday Off

Week Two:

• Saturday Off
• Sunday Off
• Monday 4:00--8:00 p.m. (4 hrs)
• Tuesday 9:00--3:00 p.m. (6 hrs)
• Wednesday 9:00--1:00 p.m. (4 hrs)
• Thursday 9:00--3:00 p.m. (6 hrs)
• Friday Off

And then week one will repeat...