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Employment

    The City of Grinnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Grinnell has a no tobacco use policy. Employment contingent on passing a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug test, and background check.

    A detailed job description is listed when a position is available. There are currently no openings.

    The Drake Community Library staff includes these basic positions:

    Library Page
    • 5-15 hrs/wk position.
    • Pages shelve materials, process new materials, provide basic customer service duties, and assist in other support tasks.
    • View a general Page Job Description
    Circulation Clerk
    •  10-15 hrs/wk position.
    • Circulation Clerks are responsible for customer service activities issued from the Service Desk and assist in other support tasks.
    • A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
    • View a general Circulation Clerk Job Description
    Library Assistant
    • Library Assistants help library patrons with library services and facilities and perform many support activities involved in the operation of the library.
    • An associate’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
    • View a general Library Assistant Job Description
    Professional Staff
    • Full-time staff who hold an advanced degree in library and information science.

     

    An Employment Application may be turned in at any time and will be kept on file at the library for a period of one year and considered if a vacancy occurs. When applicable, employment vacancies are advertised on the library website and through various other local media.   A resume may be submitted in addition to this application.  You may submit an application in person or via email to Library Director Karen Neal (kneal@grinnelliowa.gov)

    Download a Job Application