Employment Opportunities

Director of Mobile Library Services  

Are you a visionary leader who believes libraries should meet communities wherever they are? Gail Borden Public Library is looking for an innovative and collaborative leader to guide and develop dynamic outreach initiatives. This position oversees the planning, strategy, and daily operations of our Mobile Library Services Department, including vehicles, outreach services, and community partnerships. The successful individual in this position will be a reliable, motivated leader who is passionate about bringing the library to the community and who is adept at strategic leadership, community engagement, program development, and operational management.

This role includes both administrative and field-based work, including operating mobile library vehicles and engaging directly with the public. Candidates must be comfortable working in a variety of community settings and weather conditions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage Mobile Library Services staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Guide and develop a variety of engaging mobile services in the community, including Home Services, Early Literacy Outreach, Elementary School Outreach, Life Enrichment, Tech Mobile, Bookmobile, and Book Bike.
• Oversee vehicles and operations at the Davis Road Annex, which serves as the home base for the department.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible public library experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or Class C License, preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience driving a large vehicle or school bus, preferred.
• Must have a safe driving record for a minimum of five years.
• Customer service experience.
• Library ILS and library outreach experience a plus.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) - Schedule may include weekday, evening, and weekend hours.

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year. Offers are made within this range based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Click here for benefit information.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE → Open Until Filled

Please review the full job description and consider joining our award-winning Library! Click here to download the Application and save as a pdf file. Submit a cover letter, resume, and the Employment Application to → jobs@gailborden.info. 

Teen Services Assistant

Enthusiastic about technology and excited to make an impact working with teens? We are looking for a creative and dynamic individual to join our Teen Services Team at the Main Library. As part of our team, you will provide services and assistance to our high school and middle school-aged customers in our teen center and multi-media lab.

Candidates must be proficient with technology, possess strong customer service skills, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and—most importantly must enjoy working with teens of all ages.

In this role you will:

• Assist with projects and services for Studio 270, the Digital Media Lab, & the Teen Services Department.
• Assist teens with general computer use, video games, and other technology.
• Assist teens with general homework assignments and arts & crafts projects.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Customer-focused, enthusiastic, friendly, and empathetic
• Enthusiastic about working with teens, ages 11-18 years old.
• A motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
• Mindful, adaptable, and open to new ideas and feedback.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Experience working with teens is desirable.
• Mac OS skills are desirable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills desirable

Part-time: 18 hours per week; schedule includes evening and weekend hours.

Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour. Click here for benefit information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE → April 1, 2026

Please review the full job description and consider joining our award-winning Library! Click here to download the Application and save it as a pdf file. Submit a cover letter, resume, and the Employment Application to →  jobs@gailborden.info .

Branch Customer Relations Manager 

Gail Borden Public Library is seeking a dynamic, creative, and experienced leader to join our collaborative Branch Library Services team. In this role, you will guide and inspire our Branch Customer Relations team at the South Elgin Branch, delivering exceptional service and community impact every day. The ideal candidate is a dependable, driven, and enthusiastic team member who creates a welcoming, at-home experience for every customer and confidently serves as an exemplary Person-in-Charge when called upon.

In this role you will:

• Manage the Branch Customer Relations staff, including hiring and training.
• Create and implement procedures and workflows ensuring consistency between the branches.
• Oversee the Customer Relations areas of the branches, ensuring a safe, inviting environment.
• Model exceptional customer service behavior, encourage the team to complete daily tasks, and ensure staffing levels.
• Serve as the Person-in-Charge as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in a public library position, including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience with basic computer and mobile devices.
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills a plus.
• Must have reliable transportation to be able to drive between the South Elgin and Rakow Branches.

Full-time (37.5 hours/week), exempt position.  Schedule may include weekday, evening, and weekend hours split between both branch locations.

Salary: $60,002 - $63,000 + Excellent Benefits. Click here for benefit information. The salary offered is based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, applicable skills, and internal equity.

APPLICATION DEADLINE → Open Until Filled.

Please review the full job description and consider joining our Branch team! Click here to download the Application and save as a pdf file. Submit a cover letter, resume, and the Employment Application to → jobs@gailborden.info. 

Security Guard

Gail Borden Public Library has an immediate opening for a part-time Security Guard.  The individual in this position will patrol the interior and exterior of the Main Library, as well as the branch locations. The person in this position must exercise sound judgment in interpreting library safety and security policies with the ability to take decisive action when needed. This position requires the ability to make continuous rounds of all public and staff areas, including parking areas. 

The mix of duties for this position includes, but is not limited to:

• Assists staff in maintaining appropriate customer behavior.
• Enforces correction of minor policy infractions
• Writes Incident Reports for unusual or disruptive incidents.
• Assists in monitoring theft detection.
• Performs a total security check of Library facilities after closing.
• Assists with maintenance functions as needed.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Requires physical stamina and mobility to perform ongoing patrols of interior and exterior library spaces.
• Knowledge and experience in security procedures, emergency safety practices, and de-escalation techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Prior police, fire, or military experience strongly preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

18 hours per week; the schedule includes afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. Must be available to respond on an on-call basis to escalated security incidents, as needed.

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour. Click here for benefit information.

Application Deadline → Open Until Filled.

Please review the full job description and consider joining our Team! Click here to download the Employment Application and save it as a pdf file. Submit the Employment Application, cover letter, and resume to → jobs@gailborden.info.