Employment and Volunteering

The Mahomet Public Library offers a warm, inviting work environment that welcomes team members of all backgrounds. The staff is known for cooperation, collaboration, and open communication.

Open Position: Library Clerk

Do you have a flexible schedule, want to earn some extra money and enjoy serving your community? Does a part-time position fit your lifestyle best? Are you looking for a job where you actually look forward to going to work? 

Library Clerks at MPL provide outstanding customer service by assisting library patrons at various public service desks and managing/processing library materials. We are seeking a person with excellent customer service skills and a strong attention to detail.  Computer ability sufficient to handle all library tasks plus assist patrons is required.

This is a part-time position. This position will be scheduled for an average of 10-12 hours per week initially, but we are seeking someone who would be able and enthusiastic about working additional shifts to cover vacations and sick time for other staff. 

This position starts at $17.00/hour and includes participation in IMRF retirement plan and paid time off.

Mahomet Public Library offers a warm, inviting work environment that welcomes team members of all backgrounds. The staff is known for cooperation, collaboration, and open communication. If this is the type of place you would like to work, please apply today. 

Position will be open until filled, but for best consideration please submit your application by November 22, 2024. Application forms are available here.

Please include a short letter explaining your interest in the job. Applications may be emailed to Director@mahometpubliclibrary.org or dropped off at the Library. A resume, in addition to the application form, is welcome but optional.

General Applications

When we do not have any open positions, you may still submit an employment application and the director will keep it in his files and consider it when we have an opening.

Submit applications to John Howard, Library Director.

Email: Director@MahometPublicLibrary.org

Mail: Mahomet Public Library, 1702 E Oak Street, Mahomet, IL 61853

Volunteering

If you would like to volunteer, please complete this volunteer application and return it to the Library. Please note that volunteers must be at least 16 years old. 

For more information on volunteering at the Library, please contact John Howard, Library Director.