Jobs at the Library: Open Positions

Library Substitute 103121

  • Works on as-needed basis throughout the Library system to fill in for regular employees.
  • Reports to the Director of Central Library Operations and works under the direction of supervising staff at assigned locations.
  • Schedule variable with a maximum of 29 hours per week. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to provide schedule parameters.
  • Wage is $14.24 per hour
  • Position open until filled

 

Job Type: 
Part-Time

Library Assistant – Westport 072921

Basic Information

• Reports to Westport Branch Manager

• 20 hours per week

• Salary: $14.24 per hour

• Position is open until filled.

 

Schedule

Wed 1:00 pm-7:00 pm

Thu 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sat 9:30 am-5:00 pm

 

 

Job Type: 
Part-Time
Location: 
Westport Branch

Customer Services Assistant – Central 070621

Basic Information

  • Reports to Customer Services Supervisor.
  • 20 hours/week.
  • Wage: $14.24 per hour.
  • Position open until filled.

 

Schedule

  • Monday 9 am – 1 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am – 1 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am – 1 pm
  • Thursday 9 am – 1 pm
  • Friday 9 am – 1 pm

 

Job Type: 
Part-Time
Location: 
Central Library

Café Supervisor

Under general supervision of the Director of Central Library Operations, oversees operation of the Library café. Including: ensuring food quality and safety; creating a welcoming and clean environment; sourcing local vendors; and adding library tangent events and themes when possible.

 

Job Type: 
Full-Time
Location: 
Central Library

Library Associate - Plaza 071421

Basic Information

  • Reports to the Plaza Branch Manager
  • 24 hours per week
  • $17.98 per hour
  • Position open until filled

 

Schedule

  • Mon 5 - 9pm
  • Tues 5 - 9pm
  • Wed 5 - 9pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am-6 pm

 

Job Type: 
Part-Time
Location: 
Plaza Branch

Digital Branch Librarian

The Digital Branch Librarian operates as the primary point of contact for staff and patrons of the Kansas City Public Library (KCPL) for issues relating to the Library’s suite of digital tools, with specific emphasis on the primary website, the staff intranet, and the online catalog.

 

Job Type: 
Full-Time
Location: 
Central Library

Outreach Youth Associate

Basic Information

  • Reports to Outreach Youth Librarian
  • 40 hours per week
  • Salary: $17.98 per hour plus excellent benefits
  • Position is open until filled

 

Job Type: 
Full-Time

Staff Writer/Editor

Reporting to the Deputy Director for Public Affairs and Community Engagement, the Writer/Editor researches, writes, edits, proofreads, and fact-checks content for a broad range of external and internal communications platforms.

Job Type: 
Full-Time
Location: 
Central Library

Exhibition and Graphic Design Specialist

The Kansas City Public Library seeks applicants for the Exhibition and Graphic Design Specialist position. Housed within the Kansas City Public Library’s Public Affairs & Community Engagement Department, the Exhibit and Graphic Design Specialist oversees two formal art galleries in the Central Library, collaborates with Library and community stakeholders to develop art- and exhibition-based programming and occasional artist commissions. 

Job Type: 
Full-Time
Location: 
Central Library

English Language Acquisition Instructor

English Language Acquisition Instructor – RISE Outreach 061421

· Reports to Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment (RISE) Outreach Manager

· 20 hours per week

· Salary: $17.80 per hour

· Position is open until filled.

 

Job Type: 
Part-Time
Location: 
North-East Branch

Data and Research Analyst

Reporting to the Assistant Director / Chief Operating Officer, the Data and Research Analyst is the lead data analyst who provides insightful analysis on the library’s various metrics, qualitative and quantitative, and works with the Assistant Director and internal stakeholders to make actionable, analytic analysis and reporting.

This is a full-time exempt position. The starting salary is $49,000 to $65,000 depending on qualifications plus excellent benefits. This position is open until filled.

Job Type: 
Full-Time
Location: 
Central Library

Digital Content Specialist

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Programming and Marketing, the Digital Content Specialist assumes responsibility for writing, maintaining, and monitoring content for Kansas City Public Library publication outlets and coordinating social media efforts for the Library.

Job Type: 
Full-Time
Location: 
Central Library

System Administrator

The Kansas City Public Library seeks a systems administrator for its Information Systems team. The position supports the IT infrastructure comprised of 300 Public Access computers, 350 staff computers, and 50 Virtual Machines through an Active Directory domain. The position, reporting to the Director of Information Systems, collaborates with the IS team to keep critical technology systems running and optimized.

Job Type: 
Full-Time
 

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