Employment Opportunities

The Manhattan Public Library is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or military status.

The library only accepts applications for jobs when there is a current opening.

Children’s library assistant: 20 hrs/wk. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and daytime hours. Provides library service to children & adults. Knowledge of children’s literature, customer service skills, storytelling and computer experience required. College and library experience preferred. Submit resume and complete an application at the service desk in the Children’s room, Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave. Open until filled.

To apply for an open position at the Manhattan Public Library, print and fill out an Application for Employment. Deliver or mail the completed application as instructed in the job posting. You may also pick up an application at the library according to the information in job postings. Some postings may have further application requirements that will be noted.

Deliver the completed and signed application and any other required materials as instructed in the job posting.

For more information on job opportunities, contact , 785-776-4741 x129.

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