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Jobs at ECRL

Employment opportunities at a local library near you.

Interested in working at East Central Regional library?

Check the current openings here.

How to Apply

It is the policy of the East Central Regional Library to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

East Central Regional Library requires all applicants submit a completed East Central Regional Library application form. Note: Resumes may be attached but will not substitute for a completed application.

Application Form

East Central Regional Library only accepts applications for current vacancies. Applications are not kept on file.

Contact Human Resources with any questions you may have about current vacancies: sbuckingham@ecrlib.org.

Send completed applications to: ecregion@ecrlib.org

Or apply via USPS by mailing your application materials to:

East Central Regional Library, Attn: Human Resources, 111 Dellwood Street North, Cambridge, MN  55008

East Central Regional Library has determined that a criminal background check may be necessary for positions within the organization. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing East Central Regional Library to obtain their criminal history in connection with the position of employment sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered further for the position.

View summary of benefits per employee type:

Health Insurance, Dental & Vision – Details on current plans and associated employee costs are available by request.

Health Savings Account through WEX – employer contribution based on selected health plan (details available by request).

Retirement

  • MN PERA – defined benefit retirement (pension) plan 
  • MNDCP (Optional) – deferred compensation plan

Life Insurance –

Time off benefits –

  • PTO – 27 days per year
  • ESST (Earned Safe & Sick Leave) – 96 hours per year max accrual (.047 hour accrued per hour worked); Max accrual – 800 hours
  • Holiday – 11 paid holidays per year –
    • New Year’s Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve; Christmas Day

Health Insurance, Dental & Vision – Details on current plans and associated employee costs are available by request

Health Savings Account through WEX – employer contribution based on selected health plan (details available by request)

Retirement

  • MN PERA – defined benefit retirement (pension) plan
  • MNDCP (Optional) – deferred compensation plan

Life Insurance –

Time off benefits –

  • PTO – 19 days per year starting; increasing .5 day per year after 5 years of service until max PTO benefit of 27 days per year
  • ESST (Earned Safe & Sick Leave) – 96 hours per year max accrual (.047 hour accrued per hour worked); Max accrual – 800 hours
  • Holiday – 11 paid holidays per year –
    • New Year’s Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve; Christmas Day

Retirement

  • MN PERA – defined benefit retirement (pension) plan
  • MNDCP (Optional) – deferred compensation plan

Life Insurance –

Time off benefits –

  • PTO – 19 days per year starting (prorated* based on hours worked); increasing .5 day per year after 5 years of service until max PTO benefit of 27 days per year
  • ESST (Earned Safe & Sick Leave) – 96 hours per year max accrual (.047 hour accrued per hour worked); Max accrual – 800 hours (prorated* based on hours worked)
  • Holiday – 11 paid holidays per year (prorated* based on hours worked) –
    • New Year’s Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve; Christmas Day

*Proration schedules available by request

Retirement

  • MN PERA – defined benefit retirement (pension) plan. (enrollment begins when you make $425/month; once enrolled employee continues in the plan regardless of monthly income)
  • MNDCP (Optional) – deferred compensation plan

Life Insurance –

Time off benefits –

  • ESST (Earned Safe & Sick Leave) – 48 hours per year max accrual (.034 hour accrued per hour worked); Max accrual – 80 hours

Current Vacancies

Branch Library Assistant

Salary: $15.51-$21.71 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Benefits per Part Time Employees without Benefits & On-Call Substitutes (Non-Exempt) information above.

ECRL is currently accepting applications for Branch Library Assistants for the following locations:

  • Chisago Lakes – 6-10 hours per week.  Application review will begin on August 10 and continue until filled.

Branch Assistants are eligible to work at multiple locations. Application MUST state branches applicant would be willing to work at. A full list of locations and branch hours is available at https://ecrlib.org/locations/open-hours-for-all-branch-libraries/

The Branch Library Assistant is responsible for the clerical operations of the automated library circulation system. The assistant is also responsible for the operations of a branch library, under the direction of the Branch Librarian. Ability to work courteously and effectively with other employees and the public; ability to read, comprehend and orally communicate English; ability to be tactful and adept in dealing with a wide variety of people; ability to interpret library policies, resources, and services to others. Candidate must have good technology skills

Job Description

Branch Library Assistant Substitute

Salary: $15.51 per hour

Benefits per Part Time Employees without Benefits & On-Call Substitutes (Non-Exempt) information above.

ECRL is currently accepting applications for Branch Library Assistant Substitutes for the following locations:

  • None at this time.

Substitute Branch Assistants are eligible to work at multiple locations. Application MUST state branches applicant would be willing to work at. A full list of locations and branch hours is available at https://ecrlib.org/locations/open-hours-for-all-branch-libraries/

The Substitute Branch Library Assistant is responsible for the clerical operations of the automated library circulation system. The assistant is also responsible for the operations of a branch library, under the direction of the Branch Librarian. Ability to work courteously and effectively with other employees and the public; ability to read, comprehend and orally communicate English; ability to be tactful and adept in dealing with a wide variety of people; ability to interpret library policies, resources, and services to others. Candidate must have good technology skills.

Don’t see a job opening near you?

Still interested in connecting with your local library?

You can learn about volunteering on the support us page, or go to locations and hours to find the contact info for your local branch.

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