Job Openings
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library will never ask for financial information or commitment as part of our hiring process. All interviews will either be conducted in person of through video conference invitations from an email provided during an initial phone call. Text messaging is not used for recruitment processes.
It is KHCPL’s policy that equal employment opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, ancestry, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, participation in military service or disability or other category protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all employees and applicants for employment and to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and termination of employment.
Custodian
The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library is proud of its immaculate facilities and seeks a Custodian to help maintain its distinguished reputation. We have a 24-hour, part-time position available. Hours include evenings and weekends. The rate starts at $16.43/hour. Requirements are a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. The primary responsibilities are opening/closing the library, floor care (using cleaning equipment as needed), cleaning, stocking vending machines, and courier duties. Go to www.khcpl.org/job-openings to apply..
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Substitute Custodian
The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library is proud of our immaculate and clean facilities and is seeking a Custodian to help us keep our distinguished reputation. We have a substitute position available; hours include evenings and weekends. The pay rate starts at $16.43/hour. Requirements are a high school diploma or equivalent, 1-year relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. The primary responsibilities are opening/closing the library, floor care, cleaning, stocking vending machines.
You can find a full job description here
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Temporary Information Services Assistant
The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library is seeking someone who loves interacting with the public, is a problem-solver, is approachable, is professional, and has excellent customer service skills to fill a Temporary Information Services Assistant position at our Main location. This position needs a friendly, flexible individual whose primary duty will be assisting patrons in accessing materials and information in our Adult and Teen Department. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. The position is 20 hours per week, and candidates must be able to work weekends and evenings. Entry-level salary starts at $16.43/hour. We will begin reviewing applicants immediately. This position can remain as a substitute after the completion date of the temporary position, which is anticipated to go through January.
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Children's Clerk
The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library is seeking someone who loves to engage with the public and work in our Children’s Department. Our Children’s Clerk will be responsible for assisting our youngest patrons and their families and will provide opportunities for youth of all ages to learn and grow. Requirements include a high school diploma. The position is 20 hours a week and includes some evenings and weekends. Entry-level salary starts at $14.67/hr. We will begin to review applications immediately.
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Bookmobile Driver/Clerk
The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library is seeking someone who loves interacting with children, likes to drive, is comfortable working with computers and technology, and likes to work in a flexible/fast-paced environment. We are hiring a Bookmobile Driver/Clerk in our Outreach Department; this will be an 18-hour-per-week position working Monday & Friday with 9-hour daytime shifts. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Indiana driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one), and at least one year’s experience in customer service. Experience driving a large-scale vehicle is a bonus. Entry-level salary starts at $18.45/hour. We will begin reviewing applicants immediately.
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Page and Clerical Positions:
Applications for library page and clerical positions are accepted at all times, even when there are no openings, and are kept active for six months. An application may be filled out at any library location, or Apply Online.
Library Page: Part-time. Starting wage is $12.50 / hour. Days and hours of work vary. In most page positions, the primary responsibility is shelving books. Other duties might include shelf reading, locating materials, affixing labels on new materials, covering paperbacks, filing, and occasionally assisting patrons.
Library Clerk: Part-time. Starting wage is $14.67 / hour. Days and hours of work vary. Clerks perform tasks in many library departments. Duties range from processing new library materials, library card registration, collecting library fines and assisting patrons with checking out.
Pre-Employment Screening Requirements:
KHCPL has a vital interest in maintaining safe, legal and efficient working conditions for its employees and patrons. Therefore, following a job offer, all applicants must successfully complete a drug screening and background check prior to employment. If the position requires driving a library vehicle, a good driving record is necessary.
E-Verify:
KHCPL participates in E-verify and, upon employment, will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Information about E-verify can be found at www.uscis.gov/everify.